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The comic book action flick "The Avengers" opens Friday, May 4 in the US, but has already opened huge, earning $178.4 million in 39 international territories. The expected box office for the film’s North American debut weekend is $100 million.
 
Check out a gallery of “The Avengers” premieres around the world, including the closing night at the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival!

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The comic book action flick "The Avengers" opens Friday, May 4 in the US, but has already opened huge, earning $178.4 million in 39 international territories. Check out a gallery of “The Avengers” premieres around the world

Robert Downey, Jr. is playing a superhero in his upcoming film, "The Avengers," but he told Esquire that he has an even more daunting role at home: new dad.

Oscar presenters Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow and many others were snapped getting ready for the 84th Annual Academy Awards. Click here for photos, courtesy of Daily Mail!

Actor Robert Downey Jr. and wife Susan welcomed their first son on Tuesday.

Weighing in at 7 lbs., 5 ozs., Exton Elias Downey was delivered at 7:24 AM in Los Angeles, Downey Jr.'s rep confirmed to People.com.

Robert Downey Jr. and his wife Susan, who produced the sequel to the famous detective flick, arrived to the premiere of "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows" on Tuesday.

The happy couple said they are prepared for their first baby, due in February, with Robert asking his wife, "We're used to sleep deprivation, aren't we, honey?"

Robert Downey Jr., star of "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows," sat down with "Extra's" Jerry Penacoli, and said, "This is actually better than the first. I've heard that happens with sequels every once and a while."

Robert, who is going to be a father again with wife Susan Downey, revealed he knows the sex and name of his baby, but added, "[Susan] told me that I will lose my tongue if I share it before she's ready."