According to Box Office Mojo, 2012’s The Avengers carried a production budget of $220 million, while 2015’s Avengers: Age of Ultron cost $250 million, though there is some debate over those. Budget $356,000,000. Release Date Apr 26, 2019 - Sep 12, 2019. Running Time 3 hr 1 min. Genres Action Adventure Drama Sci-Fi. In Release 250 days/35 weeks. Widest Release 4,662 theaters.

How much did Avengers: Endgame cost? Marvel Studios

It’s safe to say that Avengers: Endgameis one of the biggest films of all time (our box office comparison piece measures how it stacks up to other franchise conclusions). In terms of production, cast, spectacle and story, it’s an absolute juggernaut—the culmination of 11 years of storytelling (it’ll be the 22nd movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe). It is already expected to lead 2019 at the box office.

Noted box-office tracker Exhibitor Relations predicts a record-breaking opening of $282 million in North American ticket sales, which would shatter the previous high ($258 million) set by Infinity War last year. Projections from Boxoffice.com peg the opening closer to $265 million. Variety reports that the film is on pace for an opening between $200 million and $250 million. Meanwhile, CNBC analysts made an early projection of $600 million domestic and around $2 billion worldwide when all is said and done (Infinity War finished its run with $679 million and $2.04 billion, respectively). The film has an April 24 release date in China, and Deadline reports that if it were to perform like Infinity War, it could be looking at an $840 million worldwide opening. Those numbers would be great for Disney and Marvel Studios considering the astronomical costs of making the movie.

We’ve seen conflicting reports regarding the actual budget of the most recent Avengers films, which were shot back-to-backin order to maximize the studio’s resources. Dan Cathy, co-owner of Pinewood Studios in Atlanta, where some of the movie’s production took place, claimed the combined budgets of both films totaled $1 billion, though Marvel chief Kevin Feige later said that was inaccurate. Shortly after Infinity War‘s release, The Wall Street Journalsaid it carried a budget “close to $300 million.” In December, Fortunereported that Infinity War cost $400 million and that Endgame is “expected to have a similarly sizable budget.” Deadline estimates that, including advertising, Infinity War was a $475 million endeavor for Disney. For what it’s worth, it isn’t unusual for a studio to publicly downplay its production budgets.

According to Box Office Mojo, 2012’s The Avengers carried a production budget of $220 million, while 2015’s Avengers: Age of Ultron cost $250 million, though there is some debate over those figures. In an interview with Victoria Alonso, executive vice president of physical production for Marvel Studios, The Hollywood Reporter placed Ultron‘s budget at “upwards of $300 million,” but Deadline pegged it at $316 million.

With stars like Robert Downey Jr. taking in roughly $200 million for Infinity War and Endgame (thanks to a healthy percentage of the grosses) and a reported $400 million going to the screenwriter, directors, producers and principal actors, a budget between hovering around $400 million or more sounds about right.

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So would that make Endgame the most expensive film of all time (not accounting for inflation)? Well, that depends on what sources you’re using.

Per Forbes, the most expensive film of all time is Disney’s 2011 adventure film Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, which had a staggering budget of $410 million. However, a tax rebate of more than $32 million technically knocked that number down under the vaunted $400 million mark, according to the outlet.

The next most expensive movie is 2007’s Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, which both the Los Angeles Timesand The New York Timesreported had a $300 million budget. It is followed by Warner Bros.’ 2017 Justice League, which underwent extensive reshoots that resulted in a total cost of $300 million, according to the Los Angeles Timesand Variety. Next is Lucasfilm’s Solo: A Star Wars Story, which has a listed budget of $275 million, but which Deadline estimates cost more than $300 million after factoring in post-production work and extensive reshoots as well as a mid-production hiatus due to the firing of original directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller. All of these are Disney movies.

Even when you consider the varying numbers reported, it’s clear that the recent Avengers films are among the most expensive in history. Endgame could very likely be the costliest film ever. If that is in fact the case, it’s good news for Disney and Marvel Studios that the movie is set to totally dominate the box office this year.

As expected, the Endgame stars made bank. Marvel Studios

As it closes out the current iteration of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Avengers: Endgame is redefining our understanding of exactly what the box office can achieve. But what about the blockbuster’s cast members? We know that some heroes will continue onward in the MCU, while others will wave goodbye to their lucrative Marvel contracts for good. But how fruitful were their deals?

Considering the supersize budget of Avengers:Endgame, we’ve always assumed the main stars were pretty well compensated. But now we have a better idea of just how jaw-dropping some of their salaries were. Let’s take a look.

*Warning: This post contains spoilers for Avengers: Endgame.*

How Much Money Did Avengers End Game Earn

(All salary numbers courtesy The Hollywood Reporter)

Robert Downey Jr.

RDJ was the foundational building block of the MCU, jump-starting the entire universe and establishing the overarching tone with 2008’s Iron Man. Thanks to his early access, Downey’s camp negotiated a “unique financial arrangement” with studio head Kevin Feige, per THR. For just three days of work on Spider-Man: Homecoming, the actor was reportedly paid $15 million.

The outlet reports he took home a minimum of $75 million for 2018’s Avengers: Infinity War, a total that was likely surpassed with Endgame thanks to box-office bonuses that kick in when films reach certain worldwide benchmarks. Avengers: Endgame earned a record-shattering $1.22 billion in its global debut this past weekend and stands a chance at beating out the current box-office champion, Avatar, which pulled in $2.7 billion.

Scarlett Johansson

ScarJo joined the MCU in 2010’s Iron Man 2, and her character, Black Widow, has served as an integral part of the Avengers lineup ever since. After years of hand-wringing, Marvel finally green-lit a solo film for Black Widow, which will be directed by Cate Shortland and arrive in 2020. Given the events of Endgame, it is expected to be a prequel.

Johansson will be earning “a figure in the $20 million range” for both starring in and producing it, per the outlet.

Marvel reportedly set aside roughly $400 million for the screenwriters, directors, producers and principal actors as compensation for the past two Avengers films. Johansson undoubtedly took home a nice slice of that hefty figure.

Chris Hemsworth

Hemsworth initially signed a five-picture deal with Marvel in 2010, renegotiating for the final two films in 2017. Before Endgame hit theaters, he confirmed that the movie would mark the end of his current Marvel contract. However, the film left the distinct impression that the star will join the cast of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, while Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi has expressed interest in returning for a fourth Thor standalone movie. The bottom line: Hemsworth may stick around a bit longer, so we don’t have to discuss a recasting of the role.

For the final two Avengers films, he put himself in the “$15 million-to-$20 million range,” reports THR. So why the heck wouldn’t he continue his run?

Chris Evans

Chris Evans has been the most vocal about his departure from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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