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Contradictorily, Feige’s comments came when the studio was already deep into filming a film estimated to have a production budget exceeding $200 million, with salaries for major stars like Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, and others. Historical precedents like "Infinity War" and "Endgame" alone cost over $1.3 billion to produce, illustrating the massive investment the studio continues to make.
This disconnect highlights a troubling trend: Marvel is trying to cut costs while still heavily investing in big-name stars and costly productions that are increasingly failing to generate comparable returns.