Redemption or lost cause? Jonathan Majors hints at an MCU comeback — but not everyone’s buying it.
Jonathan Majors was once set to dominate the Marvel Cinematic Universe as its next great villain. Yet after facing serious allegations of assault and harassment—charges that eventually led to guilty verdicts in late 2023—his promising future as Kang the Conqueror came to a sudden halt. Nearly two years later, Majors still hasn’t shut the door on a potential MCU return. But here’s where it gets controversial: could Marvel really bring him back?
Appearing at the Daytime Beauty Awards, Majors offered a small but intriguing comment when asked about returning to the superhero franchise. With a measured smile, he replied, “I cannot say anything about that…well, it’s a multiverse, so there’s always that…there’s always opportunities.” It sounded like a mixture of hope and self-reassurance, referencing Marvel’s beloved multiverse — a storytelling tool known for reviving or reinventing characters. Yet fans can’t help but wonder: is this optimism rooted in possibility, or pure denial? So far, there’s no indication that Marvel has any plans to call him back.
Meanwhile, the MCU is already charting a new course. In a twist few saw coming, Robert Downey Jr. – yes, the man who was Iron Man – is reportedly stepping into the shoes of Doctor Doom, becoming the next titan-level villain in Avengers: Doomsday (arriving next year) and Avengers: Secret Wars in 2027. And here’s the part most people miss: according to Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige, the plan to pivot from Kang to Doom was already in the works. Even if Majors had completely nailed the role of Kang, the narrative shift toward Doom was inevitable.
Before his legal downfall, Jonathan Majors was enjoying one of Hollywood’s most impressive career ascents. He captured critical attention in The Last Black Man in San Francisco, collaborated with Spike Lee in Da 5 Bloods, went toe-to-toe with Michael B. Jordan in Creed III, and delivered a career-defining performance in Magazine Dreams—a Sundance hit that languished in distribution limbo for over two years, reportedly due to studios’ hesitation after his legal troubles.
The last known project attached to Majors was an action thriller titled True Threat, centering on a Special Forces operative seeking vengeance after the tragic murder of his son. Despite its dramatic premise, the film’s progress remains uncertain.
After being effectively ousted from Marvel and Hollywood’s A-list circles, one big question lingers: what’s next for Jonathan Majors? Could a redemption arc be on the horizon, or has public trust eroded beyond repair? Some argue everyone deserves a second chance; others insist accountability must come before any comeback.
So what do you think? Should Marvel ever consider reopening its doors to Majors, or is his era as Kang truly over for good? Drop your take below—because this debate is far from settled.
