Marvel is revisiting familiar territory in a bid to recapture its former glory, reuniting with franchise star Robert Downey Jr. and the Russo brothers, who directed Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, the studio’s most successful film. Variety indicates that Marvel is shelling out $80 million for Anthony and Joe Russo to direct Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. The Russos will also produce the films through their AGBO banner, a rare move for Marvel, which usually prefers in-house teams. Downey, whose portrayal of Tony Stark in Iron Man (2008) was pivotal to Marvel’s rise, enjoys a contract replete with perks. Their two Avengers films grossed a staggering $4.851 billion combined.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 30, 2024 16:50 UTC