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Questions about Russo brothers

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Who are the Russo brothers and what are they best known for?

Anthony J. Russo and Joseph Vincent Russo are American filmmakers from Cleveland, Ohio. They are best known for directing four Marvel Cinematic Universe films: Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), Captain America: Civil War (2016), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and Avengers: Endgame (2019). They are the third-highest-grossing directors of all time.

How much did Avengers: Endgame gross at the worldwide box office?

Avengers: Endgame earned $2.799 billion in global box office receipts, briefly making it the highest-grossing film of all time. With Endgame and Avengers: Infinity War both crossing $2 billion, the Russo brothers joined James Cameron as the only directors to have made two films each surpassing that threshold.

What was the Russo brothers' first film and how did they finance it?

Their first feature film was Pieces, which they wrote, directed, and produced themselves in 1997. They financed it through student loans and credit cards. The film debuted at the Slamdance Film Festival, where it caught the attention of director Steven Soderbergh.

What is AGBO and when did the Russo brothers found it?

AGBO is an independent film and television production company the Russo brothers co-founded in 2017 with producing partner Mike Larocca. The company's stated mission includes supporting emerging filmmakers. AGBO-produced projects include Extraction (2020), Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022), The Gray Man (2022), and The Electric State (2025).

Did the Russo brothers win an Emmy Award for Arrested Development?

Yes. In 2004, Anthony and Joe Russo won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series for directing the pilot episode of Arrested Development, which aired on Fox from 2003 to 2005.

Are the Russo brothers returning to direct more Avengers films?

Yes. Marvel Studios announced at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2024 that the Russo brothers would direct Avengers: Doomsday (2026) and Avengers: Secret Wars (2027). AGBO will co-produce both films, and filming began in late 2024.