Harrison Ford Embraces Marvel Experience After 'Indiana Jones 5' Disappointment

Harrison Ford remains unfazed by the critical and commercial underperformance of "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," casually remarking, "s**t happens." He revealed his decision to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe was driven by a desire for a "good time."

In an interview with The Wall Street Journal Magazine, the Star Wars icon explained that despite his belief in the potential for another Indiana Jones story – a belief that led to the film's creation – he's unconcerned about its negative reception and estimated $100 million loss.

Ford stated, "When [Indy] had faced the consequences of his life, I wanted another chance to dust him off, to see him diminished, and observe the outcome." He added, "I'm still glad I made that movie."

This experience hasn't deterred him from joining another major franchise. Ford's MCU debut in "Captain America: Brave New World" sees him stepping into the shoes of the late William Hurt as Thaddeus Ross, a character slated for a significant expansion as the Red Hulk.

However, Ford clarified that his MCU involvement predated knowledge of this transformation. He hadn't even seen the script for "Brave New World" before signing on, simply drawn to the prospect of enjoyment.

"Why not?" Ford explained. "I'd seen enough Marvel films to witness admired actors having a blast. I didn't know I'd become the Red Hulk. It's like life; you only get so far with the instructions before the final page goes missing."

"Captain America: Brave New World," arriving February 14th, is one of the shorter MCU entries to date. It marks Anthony Mackie's first solo outing as Captain America, replacing Chris Evans' Steve Rogers. The film also promises to introduce deep-cut characters from Marvel's lore, including a long-awaited payoff from "The Incredible Hulk" with the arrival of The Leader.