News culture More than half a billion dollars: The MCU brought Robert Downey Jr. a colossal fortune, and you can’t imagine the benefits of his return!
Robert Downey Jr. returns to the MCU as Dr. Doom, with impressive financial rewards and ambitious projects such as Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars.
From Iron Man to Fatalis
Robert Downey Jr. surprised everyone with the announcement of his return to the MCU. This time he changes his costume of Iron Man for that of Dr. Doom, One of Marvel’s most famous enemies, who was supposed to replace Jonathan Majors in the role of Kang after his fall. He is expected to become the main villain of the next phase of Marvel, especially in Avengers: Endgame (formerly Avengers: The Kang Dynasty) and Secret WarsIt’s too early to see any images of this new role, especially since the film struggled. However, Downey Jr. is already enjoying the amazing benefits of his return.
Many advantages
Robert Downey Jr. is back to play Dr. Doom (in the original version), and this return is already bringing him a lot. The actor not only guaranteed his presence on screen (until he was 90, as Deadpool would say), but also made sure he earned his return. According to a source from diversityDowney would be by far one of the highest paid actors in the MCU, as he has already almost reached into his pocket 600 million dollars for his interventions in the Avengers films, Iron Man and other cameo appearances.
With this new role, his salary is also expected to be very high. “Marvel will pay $80 million to recruit Anthony and Joe Russo to direct the films, and much more for Downey for those two projects,” the source told the media. Rumors suggest that this new stamp could be available soon 100 million dollars.
In addition to this already phenomenal cachet, becoming one of the highest-paid actors also brings with it material benefits and considerable influence. If it’s the Russo brothers who are behind these new projects, it’s primarily because “they are.” the only ones he wanted to work with ».
In addition, Downey will benefit from numerous bodyguards as well as access to private jets to travel in complete safety. On the set of Avengers, he could even set up his own camp, isolated from the others. In short, colossal investments that will make Marvel shine in the years to come, like Deadpool and Wolverine. However, to find out what the former Iron Man will do in Dr. Doom, we will have to wait a few more years. Filming of Avengers: Doomsday will begin in London in the second quarter of 2025 will be released on April 29, 2026.Secret Wars is planned the 5th 2027provided there are no further setbacks.
