Robert Downey Jr. has reportedly snagged a massive payday for his MCU return as Doctor Doom in the upcoming Avengers movies.
Last week, in a shocking reveal that took the fandom by storm, Marvel Studios confirmed during their San Diego Comic-Con Hall H presentation that the MCU legend is making his return to the franchise as the fan-favorite villain.
It remains to be seen whether Downey will be playing a Tony Stark variant who becomes Doctor Doom, but it is certainly a big gamble for both Marvel Studios and the actor as they chart the future of the franchise.
Robert Downey Jr.'s Massive Payday for Doctor Doom Role Revealed
A recent report revealed the massive payday that Downey will receive for playing Doctor Doom in the upcoming Avengers movies.
Apparently, the Oscar winner is set to earn "significantly more" than the $80 million that the Russo brothers will earn for directing both installments of the MCU team-up films.
Specifically, according to another report from insider Jeff Sneider, Downey is set to earn around $50 million for each installment (or $100 million in total) and it will likely double based on box office incentives.
The deal also has perks including private jet travel, dedicated security, and a whole “trailer encampment."
In comparison, Downey earned around $20 million when he starred in Avengers: Endgame although the total ended up raising to $75 million thanks to participation points in its box office, which ended up grossing $2.80 billion.
So far, he is also the highest-paid cast member in the MCU as he earned around $500-600 million for all the movies in which he starred as Tony Stark.
It's not surprising that Downey secured a massive payday for his MCU return given his bankability as the star of the franchise and how significant his comeback will be among the audience.
Given the divisive response to the announcement, all we can hope is that the gamble will pay off and Marvel and Downey's risky decision will translate to a major win for the franchise.
Avengers: Doomsday will arrive in theaters in May 2026 while Avengers: Secret Wars will be released in May 2027.
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