Robert Downey Jr. to earn $100M for return to Marvel

Robert Downey Jr. is set to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a new role as Victor Von Doom for the upcoming films ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’. Reports indicate that Downey Jr. will receive approximately $100 million for his involvement in these two projects, a figure that significantly exceeds the reported $40 million salaries of other major cast members like Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth.

Beyond the financial scale of his return, actress Vanessa Kirby has highlighted Downey Jr.’s leadership on set. Kirby, who plays Sue Storm, described him as a steadying presence for the new ensemble, noting that he hosts elaborate daily lunches to foster connection among the cast members during production.