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.

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