Indiana Jones 5 Star Unfazed by Film's Performance, Embraces Marvel for Fun

Harrison Ford remains unfazed by the critical and commercial underperformance of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, simply stating, "s**t happens." He attributes his subsequent involvement with Marvel to a desire for a "good time."

In an interview with The Wall Street Journal Magazine, the Star Wars icon acknowledged his own belief in the potential for another Indiana Jones chapter. However, he expressed indifference towards the film's negative critical reception and estimated $100 million loss.

Ford explained his motivation for returning to the role: "When [Indy] had suffered the consequences of his life, I wanted one more chance to dust him off and see what happened," he said. "I’m still happy I made that movie."

This latest cinematic venture hasn't deterred him from embracing another iconic franchise. Ford has joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in Captain America: Brave New World, succeeding the late William Hurt as Thaddeus Ross, a character significantly expanded to include his Red Hulk persona.

Ford clarified that his MCU involvement predated knowledge of this transformation, having not even seen a script for Brave New World. His decision stemmed from a sense of enjoyment: "Why not? I saw enough Marvel films to see actors I admired having a good time," he explained. "I didn’t really know I’d turn into the Red Hulk. It’s like life; you only get so far until the instructions are incomplete."

Captain America: Brave New World, slated for release on February 14th, is notable for its shorter runtime compared to other MCU films and for featuring Anthony Mackie as Captain America instead of Chris Evans. The film promises to incorporate obscure Marvel characters, including a long-awaited payoff from The Incredible Hulk with the introduction of The Leader.