Harrison Ford Joins Marvel, Embraces Fan Favorite Franchise

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 stemmed from a desire for a "good time."

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

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

This latest cinematic venture hasn't deterred Ford from embracing another iconic franchise. He's joined the MCU in "Captain America: Brave New World," stepping into the shoes of the late William Hurt as Thaddeus Ross, a character set for a significant expansion as the Red Hulk.

Ford clarified that his MCU involvement predated knowledge of this transformation. He hadn't even seen a script before signing on, drawn in by the prospect of enjoyment.

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

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