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Discussion on the huge budgets of Marvel movies underscores the unsustainable financial model they're operating within. Films like Avengers: Endgame and Infinity War reportedly cost hundreds of millions—if not over a billion dollars when factoring in marketing and cast payments. For instance, star salaries for big-name actors like Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, or Patrick Stewart can run into hundreds of millions, especially when contracts include backend deals and sequels.
There's a growing skepticism that these enormous investments will ever be recouped, especially as the quality and audience interest wane. The costs have skyrocketed while returns have diminished, posing a critical threat to Marvel’s future.