Harrison Ford Joins MCU After 'Indiana Jones' Flop

Harrison Ford remains unfazed by the critical and commercial underperformance of "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," casually remarking that "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 own impetus for a fifth Indiana Jones film, stating he felt "there was another story to tell." However, he expressed indifference towards the film's negative critical reception and estimated $100 million loss.

Ford explained his motivation, saying, "When [Indy] had suffered the consequences of the life he had to live, I wanted one more chance to pick him up, shake the dust off his ass, and stick him out there, bereft of some of his vigor, to see what happened." He concluded, "I’m still happy I made that movie."

This cinematic setback hasn't deterred Ford from embracing another iconic franchise. He's joined the MCU in the upcoming "Captain America: Brave New World," stepping into the shoes of the late William Hurt as Thaddeus Ross, a role significantly expanded to include the Red Hulk persona.

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

"Why not? I saw enough Marvels to see actors that I admired having a good time," Ford stated. "I didn’t really know that at the end I would turn into the Red Hulk. Well, it’s like life. You only get so far in the kit until the last page of the instructions is missing."

"Brave New World," slated for release on February 14th, is poised to be one of the shorter MCU films to date. It marks Anthony Mackie's debut as Captain America, succeeding Chris Evans, and promises to incorporate lesser-known Marvel characters, including a long-awaited payoff from "The Incredible Hulk" with the introduction of The Leader.