After Marvel Universe announced at Comic-Con San Diego that Downey Jr. would be returning – not as Iron Man, but as Doctor Doom, the Fantastic Four villain – reports on his compensation began to pour in.
According to the news, Downey Jr. will earn $79 million for the film, plus “performance escalators” that will give him a share of the box office earnings.
According to the publication, prior to Marvel’s major revelation, the actor earned just over $512 million for playing Tony Stark in four “Avengers” films, as well as cameo roles in “The Incredible Hulk,” “Spider-Man: Homecoming,” and “Captain America: Civil War.”
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Marvel Comics and Downey Jr.’s representatives did not immediately respond to Business’ request for comment.
Adam Sandler was the highest-paid actor in 2023, while Tyler Perry had claimed the top slot the previous year. Below is a list of the highest-paid actors dating back to 2014.
