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The evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a $9 billion behemoth

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By HT Correspondent
Updated On May 03, 2016 06:43 pm IST
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With Captain America: Civil War just around the corner, let’s take a look at the almost decade-long movie franchise that has turned into the biggest series of films in history. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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With Captain America: Civil War just around the corner, let’s take a look at the almost decade-long movie franchise that has turned into the biggest series of films in history.

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Iron Man (2008), Director: Jon Favreau, Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard, Worldwide gross: $584 million. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Iron Man (2008), Director: Jon Favreau, Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard, Worldwide gross: $584 million.

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The Incredible Hulk (2008), Director: Louis Leterrier, Stars: Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, Worldwide gross: $263 million. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The Incredible Hulk (2008), Director: Louis Leterrier, Stars: Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, Worldwide gross: $263 million.

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Iron Man 2 (2010) Director: Jon Favreau, Stars: Robert Downey Jr, Don Cheadle, Mickey Rourke, Worldwide gross: $623 million. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Iron Man 2 (2010) Director: Jon Favreau, Stars: Robert Downey Jr, Don Cheadle, Mickey Rourke, Worldwide gross: $623 million.

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Thor (2011), Director: Kenneth Branagh, Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Worldwide gross: $449 million expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Thor (2011), Director: Kenneth Branagh, Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Worldwide gross: $449 million

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Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), Director - Joe Johnston, Stars: Chris Evans, Tommy Lee Jones, Haley Attwell, Worldwide gross: $370 million. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), Director - Joe Johnston, Stars: Chris Evans, Tommy Lee Jones, Haley Attwell, Worldwide gross: $370 million.

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The Avengers (2012), Director: Joss Whedon, Stars: Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Worldwide gross: $1.5 billion. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The Avengers (2012), Director: Joss Whedon, Stars: Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Worldwide gross: $1.5 billion.

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Iron Man 3 (2013), Director: Shane Black, Stars: Robert Downey Jr, Ben Kingsley, Worldwide gross: $1.3 billion. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Iron Man 3 (2013), Director: Shane Black, Stars: Robert Downey Jr, Ben Kingsley, Worldwide gross: $1.3 billion.

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Thor: The Dark World (2013), Director: Alan Taylor, Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Worldwide gross: $644 million. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Thor: The Dark World (2013), Director: Alan Taylor, Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Worldwide gross: $644 million.

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Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), Directors: Joe & Anthony Russo, Stars: Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Worldwide gross: $714 million. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), Directors: Joe & Anthony Russo, Stars: Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Worldwide gross: $714 million.

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Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Director: James Gunn, Stars: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Worldwide gross: $773 million. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Director: James Gunn, Stars: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Worldwide gross: $773 million.

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Ant-Man (2015), Director - Peyton Reed, Stars: Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Douglas, Worldwide gross: $519 million. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Ant-Man (2015), Director - Peyton Reed, Stars: Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Douglas, Worldwide gross: $519 million.

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Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Director: Joss Whedon, Stars: Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, James Spader, Worldwide gross: $1.4 billion. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Director: Joss Whedon, Stars: Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, James Spader, Worldwide gross: $1.4 billion.

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In this image released by Disney, Anthony Mackie, from left, Paul Rudd, Jeremy Renner, Chris Evans, Elizabeth Olsen and Sebastian Stan appear in a scene from Captain America: Civil War. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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In this image released by Disney, Anthony Mackie, from left, Paul Rudd, Jeremy Renner, Chris Evans, Elizabeth Olsen and Sebastian Stan appear in a scene from Captain America: Civil War. (AP)

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