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While on the promotional trail for another project, Ford acknowledged the film's shortcomings during a conversation with John Jurgensen of the Wall Street Journal. Despite the financial setback—where Dial of Destiny grossed just under $400 million worldwide against a hefty reported budget of $326 million—Ford expressed contentment with the opportunity to reprise his iconic role one last time. He mentioned, "I was really the one who felt there was another story to tell," indicating that while the movie flopped at the box office, he still cherished the experience of bringing Indiana Jones back to life for fans.