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Kevin Feige spearheaded the efforts to create an interconnected universe with the heroes created by Marvel Comics, crafting a cinematic universe that changed Hollywood forever. Starting withIron Man, Feige kickstarted the MCU with hopes of getting the comics’ brand of superheroes together for a cinematic event like no other inThe Avengers.
Since then, Feige has been promoted to the CEO of Marvel Studios and has produced two of the highest-grossing films of all time. With such huge achievements, Feige is sure to have been compensated massively. Here is everything you need to know about the Marvel President’s rise to power and his net worth.
Kevin Feige’s Early Career
Kevin Feigereportedly began his career as an assistant to producer Lauren Shuler Donner, who also happened to be the wife of Richard Donner, the director who madeSuperman. Feige had reportedly applied to the University of Southern California where his idols such as Robert Zemeckis, George Lucas, and Ron Howard had studied, and got in on the 6th try.
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According to the bookMCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios, Feige was not a comic book fan from his childhood like other passionate individuals. In fact, he began reading the comics after he began his tenure with Shuler Donner and slowly became so well-versed in Marvel’s properties and storylines that he was named associate producer for the firstX-Menfilm.
After looking at his work inX-Men, Marvel Studios’ then-CEO Avi Arad named him second-in-command, and Feige was involved as a producer on films likeSpider-Man 2, X2: X-Men United, Daredevil, The Punisher, Hulk,and more. He was also part of Tim Story’sFantastic Fourduology.
Kevin Feige As The Architect of Marvel
As Marvel Entertainment began licensing its core IPs to other studios like Sony and Fox to help boost their sales of comics and toys, Kevin Feige reportedly began to pitch ideas for Marvel to produce its own films. With a credit line of over $500 million from Merrill Lynch Investments, Marvel Studios ventured into film production withIron Man(viaMCU)
A surprise blockbuster, Kevin Feige and the team quickly began working towards a crossover event film like in the comice with 2012’sThe Avengers.The film featuring Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Black Widow, the Hulk, and Hawkeye became the first MCU film to cross a billion dollars in ticket sales and eventuallymade $1.5 billionat the box office.
Since then, Feige has been the producer of the majority of the MCU’s entries. He was nominated for an Oscar for Best Picture for producing 2018’sBlack Panther, which became the first superhero film to be nominated for the award. It eventually won Best Orginal Score, Costume Design, and Production Design.
Which Are Kevin Feige’s Highest-Grossing Films?
Since 2009, Marvel Studios has been operating under the Disney conglomerate. The franchise’s films have collectively earned more than $31 billion at the worldwide box office (viaThe Numbers). Kevin Feige has produced two of the highest-grossing films of all time as part of the conclusion of the ‘Infinity Saga’.
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The Russo Brothers’Avengers: Infinity Warearned $2.05 billionwhile its sequel,Endgame, earned $2.79 billion worldwide (viaBO Mojo). The latter was also the highest-grossing film of all time till July 2021 whenAvatarre-released and took back the top spot. The two films single-handedly propelled the MCU to become one of the highest-grossing film franchises of all time.
Feige also produced other films in the MCU which have grossed over a billion in box office revenue such asBlack Panther, Captain America: Civil War, Spider-Man: No Way Home,and the recentDeadpool & Wolverine.
Kevin Feige’s Real Estate Investments
Apart from his work as the CEO of Marvel Studios, Kevin Feige has considerable investments in real estate. According toCelebrity Net Worth, Feige bought a 4,000-square-foot home that cost $3.175 million in the Pacific Palisades along with his wife, Caitlin.
In 2014, the Marvel CEO reportedly bought another 9,000-square-foot mansion for $9.4 million only a few miles away from his LA home. The mansion reportedly had seven bedrooms, a swimming pool, an outdoor kitchen, eight bathrooms, a spa, and more. He reportedly also bought a $52 million mansion in Bel Air (via CNW).
How Rich Is Kevin Feige?
As the CEO of one of the highest-grossing film franchises of all time, Kevin Feige is sure to be compensated well for his efforts. With films likeAvengers: Infinity WarandEndgame, he became the highest-grossing producer of all time, withStar Wars’ Kathleen Kennedy behind him. According toThe Numbers, Feige’s films have collectively grossed $31 billion.
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Still, Feige is not a billionaire yet. The producer and CEO’s salaries and other investments reportedly amount to a net worth of $200 million (via CNW). His salaries have not been made public yet. He still has $750 million to go until he becomes a billionaire but with two moreAvengersfilms on the horizon, the day may not be too far behind.
Nishanth A
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Nishanth A is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 2,000 articles published. He has been an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a scriptwriter at various corporations before that, working on educational content. With a Communications, English Literature, and Psychology triple major, Nishanth usually covers news and analyses on Star Trek, particularly Strange New Worlds and The Next Generation; Doctor Who, the DCU, and more.A Nolan fan, Nishanth spends his time exploring the filmographies of various directors with an auteurial style or can be found making short movies of his own. He has also contributed as a feature writer for Film Companion, focusing on the South division.
