Marvel Drops Jonathan Majors as Kang After Assault Trial Verdict
The future is uncertain for Avengers: The Kang Dynasty. Marvel’s planned crossover film, set for release May 1, 2026, will likely feature a new face taking over the role of Kang the Conqueror as Jonathan Majors has been ousted as the MCU’s reigning big bad.
After the verdict in Majors’ court case, in which the actor was found guilty of third degree assault and harassment, Marvel now purportedly has a big role to fill. The Hollywood Reporter reports that the studio has chosen to drop Majors from his role as the key villain of its current phases of movies and TV shows, Kang the Conqueror. A Disney spokesperson also confirmed to io9 that Marvel will not be moving forward with Majors.
Time will tell if we’re getting a whole pivot in regards to Marvel Studios’ current plans, although THR’s report further notes that Marvel intends to continue with the next Avengers film, Kang Dynasty, with Loki’s Michael Waldron hired last month to write the script. There are plenty of seeds sown across Marvel’s upcoming projects that could make way for a reworking of its Avengers plans however, like in The Marvels, which hinted that the Young Avengers may be taking the stage.
Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what’s next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
The future is uncertain for Avengers: The Kang Dynasty. Marvel’s planned crossover film, set for release May 1, 2026, will likely feature a new face taking over the role of Kang the Conqueror as Jonathan Majors has been ousted as the MCU’s reigning big bad.
After the verdict in Majors’ court case, in which the actor was found guilty of third degree assault and harassment, Marvel now purportedly has a big role to fill. The Hollywood Reporter reports that the studio has chosen to drop Majors from his role as the key villain of its current phases of movies and TV shows, Kang the Conqueror. A Disney spokesperson also confirmed to io9 that Marvel will not be moving forward with Majors.
Time will tell if we’re getting a whole pivot in regards to Marvel Studios’ current plans, although THR’s report further notes that Marvel intends to continue with the next Avengers film, Kang Dynasty, with Loki’s Michael Waldron hired last month to write the script. There are plenty of seeds sown across Marvel’s upcoming projects that could make way for a reworking of its Avengers plans however, like in The Marvels, which hinted that the Young Avengers may be taking the stage.
Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what’s next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
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