Marvel Welcomes Harrison Ford After 'Indy 5' Disappointment

Harrison Ford remains unfazed by the critical and commercial underperformance of "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," simply stating, "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 acknowledged his personal 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 stated. "I’m still happy I made that movie."

This latest cinematic venture hasn't deterred him from embracing another iconic 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 significantly expanded to include his Red Hulk persona.

Ford clarified that his MCU involvement predated knowledge of this transformation, as he hadn't even reviewed a script before signing on. The allure of enjoyment was his primary motivator.

"Why not? I'd seen enough Marvel films to witness actors I admire having a blast," Ford commented. "I didn't know I'd become the Red Hulk. It's like life—you only get so far until the instructions are incomplete."

"Captain America: Brave New World," slated for a February 14th release, marks one of the shortest MCU films to date. It features Anthony Mackie as the new Captain America, replacing Chris Evans, and promises to delve into lesser-known Marvel characters, including a long-awaited payoff from "The Incredible Hulk" with the introduction of The Leader.