5 Shocking Reasons Why Jonathan Majors’ Kang Return Is IMPOSSIBLE (And The New MCU Villain Revealed)
As of December 2025, the massive speculation surrounding Jonathan Majors’ potential return as Kang the Conqueror in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has reached a definitive, if complicated, conclusion. Following his guilty verdict on assault and harassment charges in late 2023, Marvel Studios officially cut ties with the actor, dismantling the core villain arc of the entire Multiverse Saga. The subsequent title change for the next *Avengers* film confirms the studio’s strategic pivot away from the character, even as the concept of Kang remains vital to the narrative.
This seismic shift has not only ended Majors' tenure but has reshaped the future of the MCU, replacing the promised "Kang Dynasty" with a new, equally terrifying threat. While Majors himself has hinted at the possibility of a return due to the nature of the Multiverse, the studio's actions—including a major *Avengers* title change—speak volumes about the finality of their decision.
The Official Verdict and Jonathan Majors' MCU Timeline
Jonathan Michael Majors was positioned to be the MCU's next Thanos, the overarching villain for Phase 5 and Phase 6, culminating in two massive *Avengers* films. His career trajectory was abruptly halted by a legal battle that resulted in a guilty verdict and his immediate dismissal from the world's biggest film franchise.
- Full Name: Jonathan Michael Majors
- Date of Birth: September 7, 1989
- Key MCU Roles: He Who Remains (*Loki* Season 1), Kang the Conqueror (*Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania*), Victor Timely (*Loki* Season 2), and various other Kang variants (Immortus, Rama-Tut, Centurion).
- Legal Timeline (Crux of the Firing): Majors was arrested in March 2023. Following a high-profile trial, a New York jury found him guilty of third-degree assault and second-degree harassment against his former girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, in December 2023.
- Marvel's Response: Immediately after the guilty verdict, Marvel Studios and The Walt Disney Company officially fired Jonathan Majors, confirming he would no longer play the role of Kang the Conqueror.
The firing created a massive creative crisis for Marvel Studios, as the entire Multiverse Saga, which spanned numerous films and Disney+ series, was built around the threat of Kang and the Council of Kangs.
The Definitive Pivot: From Kang Dynasty to Avengers: Doomsday
The clearest sign that Jonathan Majors’ return is definitively off the table is the official change to the title of the next major team-up film. The movie, which was originally announced as *Avengers: The Kang Dynasty* in 2022, has been retitled.
Why 'The Kang Dynasty' is No More
The original two-part finale for the Multiverse Saga was set to mirror the Infinity Saga, with *Avengers: The Kang Dynasty* leading into *Avengers: Secret Wars*. The title itself was a direct promise of Kang’s central role as the primary antagonist.
However, Marvel Studios has quietly, but officially, changed the title of the fifth *Avengers* film to *Avengers: Doomsday*. This new title—a major departure from the comic book storyline—signals a complete shift in the overarching narrative, moving away from a villain-specific title to one that suggests a cataclysmic, world-ending event, which can be tied to a different major villain.
The Rise of Doctor Doom as the New Big Bad
With Kang the Conqueror out, the MCU needs a new, formidable threat to anchor the remainder of the Multiverse Saga. The overwhelming consensus among industry insiders and fans is that the studio is pivoting to Doctor Doom (Victor Von Doom).
The new title, *Avengers: Doomsday*, strongly supports this theory, as Doctor Doom is a character capable of causing a "doomsday" level event. Furthermore, Doom is one of Marvel Comics’ most iconic and complex villains, often positioned as the intellectual and political equal (or superior) to characters like Reed Richards and Iron Man. His introduction is expected to come via the upcoming *Fantastic Four* film.
Rumors even suggest that Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige is looking for ways to make the Doctor Doom pivot even more impactful, with some bold predictions hinting at a variant of Tony Stark/Iron Man being cast as Doctor Doom, potentially bringing Robert Downey Jr. back to the MCU in a stunning, villainous twist.
The Recast Conundrum: Why Marvel Chose to Pivot Instead
A common question remains: why didn't Marvel simply recast Kang the Conqueror, a practice they have done before with characters like Bruce Banner (Hulk) and James Rhodes (War Machine)?
The Majors Factor and Villain Saturation
While recasting is an option, Majors had already played multiple, high-profile variants—He Who Remains, Kang, and Victor Timely—across two major projects (*Loki* and *Quantumania*). Marvel had heavily touted Majors as the next big bad, making his face synonymous with the role. A straight recast would have been difficult for audiences to accept, especially after the character was so central to the Phase 5 launch.
Moreover, the initial reception to *Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania* was mixed, potentially giving Marvel an easy out to abandon the character altogether. The studio could argue that replacing Kang with a more popular, established villain like Doctor Doom would generate more excitement and better box office returns.
The Colman Domingo Rumors
Despite the pivot, there were serious internal discussions about recasting. The most prominent name rumored to replace Majors as Kang was Emmy-winning actor Colman Domingo. Reports indicated that Domingo met with Marvel executives regarding the role, suggesting that a recast was a significant consideration before the final decision to pivot was made. Other names, such as Mahershala Ali (who is already Blade), were also floated as potential replacements.
The Final Word on Jonathan Majors’ Return
The chances of Jonathan Majors returning to the MCU are, by all official accounts and creative decisions, zero. Marvel Studios has fired him, changed the *Avengers* film title, and is actively setting up a new main villain in Doctor Doom.
However, the Multiverse Saga’s core concept allows for an intriguing loophole. When asked about a potential return, Majors himself was cryptic, stating, "It's a multiverse, so there's always that." This comment acknowledges that while *he* may never play the role again, the concept of Kang the Conqueror—or his variants like Immortus, Rama-Tut, and He Who Remains—could still be a threat, simply played by a new actor (a true recast, not a pivot) down the line.
For now, the focus is firmly on *Avengers: Doomsday* and the debut of Victor Von Doom, marking the definitive end of the Jonathan Majors era and the beginning of a new, unexpected chapter for the MCU's Multiverse Saga. The once-promised Kang Dynasty has officially ended before it ever truly began.
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