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Marvel Doctor Doom casting
Entities: Marvel Studios · Robert Downey Jr. · Joe Russo · NetEase Games · Dr. Doom
Overview
The $100 million contract for Robert Downey Jr. to reprise Doctor Doom in the two upcoming Avengers films – now titled “Avengers: Doomsday” and “Avengers: Secret Wars” – remains a focal point of Marvel’s 2026‑27 slate. Downey’s salary, alongside $40 million deals for co‑stars Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth, totals roughly $180 million, about 30 % of the combined $600 million production budget projected for the duo of movies slated for release on 17 December 2026 and 18 December 2027. In an Entertainment Weekly interview, Downey praised an early cut of Doomsday as “absolutely fantastic,” echoing earlier comments that the film could revitalize the MCU. Russo brothers Anthony and Joe clarified that iconic X‑Men characters such as Jean Grey, Storm and Rogue will not appear on‑screen, though their storyline will influence the plot. Parallel to the film rollout, NetEase Games launched a new cooperative PvE mode, “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” for its Marvel Rivals shooter as part of the Path to Doomsday event, letting players battle AI Sentry robots at Avengers Tower with Ultron‑themed cosmetics and abilities.
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Robert Downey Jr. will be paid about $100 million for Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. (Page Six report cited in articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Chris Evans will be paid about $40 million for the two Avengers films. (Page Six report cited in articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Chris Hemsworth will be paid about $40 million for the two Avengers films. (Page Six report cited in articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The three leading salaries total $180 million, roughly 30 % of the $600 million combined budget for the two films. (Calculation based on reported salaries and budget figures)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled for release on 17 December 2026 and Secret Wars on 18 December 2027. (Release schedule reported in articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] NetEase Games released a new PvE cooperative mode titled “Avengers: Age of Ultron” for Marvel Rivals as part of the Path to Doomsday event. (Game update announcements cited in articles)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Robert Downey Jr. has seen an early cut of Avengers: Doomsday and expressed enthusiasm for the film. (Interview with Entertainment Weekly cited in article)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Russo brothers said Jean Grey, Storm and Rogue will not appear in Avengers: Doomsday, but their story will remain significant. (Comments reported in article about X‑Men absence)
Timeline
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about 20 hours ago
[CULTURE] 6 sourcesRobert Downey Jr. to earn $100 million for Avengers: Doomsday & Secret WarsRobert Downey Jr. reportedly will be paid $100 million for Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars, with co‑stars at $40 million each; the films target Dec 2026‑27, while Marvel Rivals adds a new PvE “Age of Ultron”
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3 days ago
[CULTURE] 9 sourcesRobert Downey Jr. signs $100 million Marvel contract for Doctor Doom roleRobert Downey Jr. will return to the MCU as Doctor Doom, reportedly earning about $100 million for two upcoming Avengers movies, with extensive perks and possible creative input.
Sources
24matins.es · actualidadliteratura.com · daniec.interia.pl · energiatehdas.fi · gamestar.de · gameswelt.at · gameswelt.de · gametimers.it · gamezone.de · kultura.onet.pl · larazon.es · lucesdelsiglo.com.mx · massiac.fr · sezonnifotbal.sk · showbiz.liputan6.com
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