Robert Downey Jr. speaking onstage at the Marvel Studios panel during SDCC 2024 | Photo credit: Matt Winkelmeyer
Marvel is revisiting familiar territory to recapture its former glory, and reuniting with franchise star Robert Downey Jr. and the Russo brothers, who created the film. Avengers: Infinity War And Avengers: EndgameThe studio’s most successful film. However, this reunion comes at a heavy price. Diversity Indications suggest Marvel is shelling out $80 million for Anthony and Joe Russo to direct Avengers: Doomsday And Avengers: Secret Wars,
Downey’s deal to play the recently announced Doctor Doom in these blockbusters is reportedly even higher. The Russo brothers’ contract includes performance escalators that activate at the $750 million and $1 billion box office milestones, though it has no back-end compensation. The Russo’s will also produce the films through their AGBO banner, a rare move for Marvel, which typically prefers in-house teams.
Downey, who played Tony Stark in “This Is Not Again,” played Tony Stark in “This Is Not Again.” iron Man (2008) was to play a key role in the rise of Marvel, and the contract came with a number of perks, including private jet travel, dedicated security, and an extensive trailer setup for the new Oscar winner, who won Best Supporting Actor for his role. Oppenheimer.
He remains the highest-grossing actor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, having earned between $500 million and $600 million from his roles in four films. avengers Movies, three iron Man Films, and cameos the incredible Hulk, captain america civil warAnd Spider-Man: Homecoming,
Despite Marvel’s early dominance, recent releases haven’t been all that impressive. ant Man Sequel and Destructoid Miracle Indicated the need for change. Future avengers The story, which initially focused on the villain Kang, was scrapped after actor Jonathan Majors had legal issues, leaving the focus on Doctor Doom.
Downey agreed to return to the MCU only if Russo would direct. avengers The films grossed a staggering $4.851 billion combined. An insider described the Downey/Russos reunion as “a perfect combination of timing and everyone being on the same page.” Filming for the new movie avengers Filming in London will begin in the second quarter of 2025.
