Kevin Feige to Receive the 2026 Will Rogers Pioneer of the Year Award

The Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation will honor Marvel Studios President and Chief Creative Officer Kevin Feige with its highest distinction, the Pioneer of the Year Award, at a ceremony on September 30 at the Beverly Hilton. Proceeds from the event will support the foundation’s Pioneers Assistance Fund, which aids working and retired members of the motion-picture distribution and exhibition community.

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Since the launch of *Iron Man* in 2008, Feige has overseen the production of more than three dozen Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films that have collectively generated over $32 billion worldwide. Eleven of those titles have surpassed the $1 billion mark, and two—*Avengers: Infinity War* and *Avengers: Endgame*—exceeded $2 billion each. Upcoming releases include *Avengers: Doomsday* (December) and *Spider-Man: Brand New Day* (July 31), with additional Avengers installments slated for the 2024 holiday season and 2027.

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Kyle Davies, president of distribution at Bleecker Street Media and co-chairman of the Pioneers Assistance Fund Committee, praised Feige’s “monumental cinematic achievements and extraordinary leadership.” The foundation highlighted Feige’s role in creating the MCU, describing it as “the single most lucrative franchise in Hollywood history” and emphasizing the award’s purpose of recognizing leadership, community service, and philanthropic commitment.

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• “Kevin Feige is a dynamic producer and executive whose creativity and vision entertains and inspires moviegoers everywhere,” — Kyle Davies, President of Distribution, Bleecker Street Media

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• “The Will Rogers Pioneers Assistance Fund is proud to celebrate Kevin’s monumental cinematic achievements and extraordinary leadership by presenting him with the 2026 Pioneer of the Year Award.” — Kyle Davies, President of Distribution, Bleecker Street Media

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