Robert Downey's Billion-Dollar Marvel Paydays

Robert Downey Jr. reportedly earned between $500 million and $600 million across his years playing Tony Stark in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, turning Iron Man into one of the most lucrative roles in franchise history. In July 2024, reports about his Marvel return said he would receive more than $100 million in salary and bonuses to play Doctor Doom in both Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars.

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