Marvel’s Kang Chaos: Will Jonathan Majors Ever Escape the Shadow of His Conviction?

Jonathan Majors: From Kang the Conqueror to Hollywood’s Hot Potato

There’s no polite way to say it—Jonathan Majors was on track to become the next Thanos-level villain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and now he’s the MCU’s biggest headache.

The guy was everywhere. After a breakout performance in Loki as He Who Remains, Majors became the linchpin for Marvel Phase 5 and Phase 6, with Kang set to dominate films like Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and Secret Wars.

But then the assault allegations hit.

Majors was arrested in March 2023, and despite pleading not guilty, he was convicted of misdemeanor assault and harassment in late 2024. Disney and Marvel stayed quiet for months—until finally dropping the bombshell that Jonathan Majors was out as Kang.

But here’s the kicker: behind the scenes, Marvel’s still scrambling.

Inside Marvel’s Panic: Kang vs. Doom

Marvel is in serious damage control mode. Industry insiders from Variety and Deadline report studio execs are split. Some want to recast Kang entirely, with names like Colman Domingo floated as potential replacements. Others believe it’s smarter to ditch Kang and bring in Doctor Doom earlier than planned, tying into Secret Wars.

So far, Marvel hasn’t publicly confirmed which way they’ll go. Kevin Feige has offered only cryptic hints about “adjusting the plan to keep the Multiverse Saga exciting.”

But behind closed doors, new script drafts are circulating that either:

• Introduce a new actor as Kang, explaining the change through multiverse logic.

• Or scrap Kang completely and elevate Doom as the next big bad.

Either way, Jonathan Majors’ version of Kang looks dead in the water.

The Industry’s Take: Is Majors Really Over?

Here’s where things get murky.

Hollywood sometimes forgives scandals. People point to Robert Downey Jr., who went from mugshots to Marvel royalty. Even Mel Gibson clawed his way back into directing.

But Majors’ situation is thornier because it involves domestic violence, and studios today are terrified of public backlash. Especially when social media can drag a brand into chaos in seconds.

Still, whispers from agents suggest there’s interest in Majors for indie films or smaller projects once the heat dies down. He’s undeniably talented, and the industry knows it. But right now, no major studio wants to take the PR gamble.

Fans Divided: Redemption Arc or Cut Him Loose?

Fans are wildly split. On Reddit and Twitter, some claim Majors was “set up” and deserves another chance. Others argue Disney can’t risk the optics of bringing him back, no matter how good he was as Kang.

Adding fuel to the speculation, Majors has stayed mostly silent since his conviction. Rumors swirl that he’s planning a tell-all interview or even a documentary about his side of the story—but so far, nothing’s confirmed.

Meanwhile, Marvel remains tight-lipped. No official statements about recasting. No new actor announced. Just silence, leaks, and a multiverse storyline hanging by a thread.

Could Majors Ever Return?

Here’s the blunt truth: it’s Hollywood. Never say never.

If Marvel’s post-Kang pivot flops, the studio could always spin Kang back into the mix via the multiverse. But realistically? That’s a long shot.

Disney’s brand is too fragile right now. With Phase 5 underperforming, they’re unlikely to risk more bad press. For the foreseeable future, Jonathan Majors’ Marvel career is over—unless there’s some miraculous PR turnaround.

The Final Word

Jonathan Majors went from Marvel’s ace in the hole to the MCU’s biggest liability.

Marvel’s refusing to say much publicly, but insiders confirm the studio is frantically rewriting scripts and trying to figure out how to fill the Kang-sized hole Majors left behind.

Could he ever return? Technically, sure. But for now, Jonathan Majors and Marvel seem destined for separate timelines.

Hollywood loves a comeback story—but this one’s looking like it might be stuck in the Quantum Realm for good.

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