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Robert Downey Jr. signs $100 million Marvel contract for Doctor Doom role

Robert Downey Jr. is set to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the villain Doctor Doom. Reports from Variety and Page Six say his new deal with Marvel Studios could be worth around $100 million for two upcoming Avengers films – a title often referred to as "Avengers: Doom(s)" and the sequel "Avengers: Secret Wars". The agreement is said to include extensive perks such as private‑jet travel, personal security and a dedicated dressing‑room complex on set. The Russo brothers, Anthony and Joe, are slated to direct both movies. Industry sources also note that fellow Avengers stars Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth have separate contracts estimated at $40 million each for the same projects, bringing the three leading salaries to roughly one‑third of the $600 million combined production budget.

If confirmed, the $100 million figure would rank among the largest individual pay packages ever paid by a Hollywood studio, highlighting the strategic importance Marvel places on Downey's star power to anchor its next franchise phase.

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Anthony Russo · Doctor Doom · Joe Russo · Marvel Studios · Robert Downey Jr.

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