Harrison Ford Joins Marvel for Fun, Unfazed by Indiana Jones 5 Flop

Harrison Ford remains unfazed by the critical and commercial disappointment of "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," casually shrugging it off with a nonchalant "s**t happens." The iconic actor, best known for his role in the Star Wars saga, shared his thoughts with The Wall Street Journal Magazine, emphasizing that he joined the project because he believed there was another chapter to explore in the Indiana Jones saga. Despite the film's estimated $100 million loss at the box office, Ford remains content with his decision to return to the character.

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

Ford's passion for storytelling hasn't waned, as he's now set to join another legendary franchise: the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He steps into the role of Thaddeus Ross in the upcoming "Captain America: Brave New World," taking over from the late William Hurt. In this film, Ford's character will undergo a significant transformation into Red Hulk.

Interestingly, Ford's decision to join the MCU wasn't driven by knowledge of this dramatic change. "Why not? I saw enough Marvels to see actors that I admired having a good time," he 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."

"Captain America: Brave New World," set to release on February 14, marks one of the shortest entries in the MCU to date. It will be the first film to feature Anthony Mackie as Captain America, following Chris Evans' departure from the role. The movie promises to delve into lesser-known corners of Marvel lore, including the long-awaited introduction of The Leader, a character teased in the second MCU film, "The Incredible Hulk."