Jonathan Majors first captured widespread attention with unforgettable roles in Lovecraft Country and The Harder They Fall, showcasing a magnetic presence that drew audiences in. His turn as Kang the Conqueror in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania marked him as a pivotal figure in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, originally linking him to Avengers: Doomsday when it was titled Avengers: The Kang Dynasty. Despite legal challenges and career pauses, the anticipation surrounding the film intensifies, and now fans are curious to know if Majors will return for Avengers: Doomsday.

Hollywood buzz meets Marvel chaos as Jonathan Majors’ future hangs in the balance, and fans wonder whether the electrifying Kang the Conqueror will leap back into Avengers: Doomsday or vanish for good.

Social media is buzzing with speculation about Jonathan Majors’ Kang the Conqueror and a possible return in Avengers: Doomsday, with the actor expressing excitement about rejoining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In March 2025, he told USA Today he would gladly return, praising his experiences with Tom Hiddleston, Paul Rudd, and Gugu Mbatha-Raw. Yet, Insider Mytimetoshine reveals that Majors will not appear in the film. The casting choices and focus on Doomsday as the central villain suggest that Marvel is deliberately moving away from Kang, confirming his absence.

On 18 December 2023, The Hollywood Reporter revealed Jonathan Majors’ departure from Marvel, eliminating any chance of Kang the Conqueror appearing and forcing the MCU to replace him with Doctor Doom, turning The Kang Dynasty into Avengers: Doomsday. Fans have long hoped for his return, but the rumor was quickly dismissed as wishful thinking. Without statements from Marvel, Disney, or Kevin Feige, such scoops remain far from official confirmation. Although the news upset fans, it also sparked curiosity about who will step into the void left by Majors.

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If Jonathan Majors’ exit from Marvel is official, the MCU faces a monumental question: who will inherit the fearsome mantle of Kang the Conqueror? Here is a list of actors rumored to have the power to take on the role.

Cillian Murphy, celebrated for Peaky Blinders and roles like Dr. Jonathan Crane in Batman Begins, brings an uncanny ability to blend charm with menace, making him perfect for Kang’s intrigue. Henry Cavill, famed for Superman and The Witcher as Geralt of Rivia, has proven his villainous chops in Mission: Impossible – Fallout, combining physicality with depth. Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, known as Jaime Lannister in Game of Thrones, excels at portraying morally complex characters. Each actor’s presence, nuance, and intensity could bring Kang the Conqueror to life in the MCU.

Rami Malek captivated audiences in No Time To Die as Safin, combining a chilling presence with calculated menace, while his Oscar-winning role in Bohemian Rhapsody displayed his mastery of complex characters. Giancarlo Esposito, celebrated for Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, excels as a composed, cunning adversary, proven also by Lex Luthor in Harley Quinn and Moff Gideon in The Mandalorian. Fans believe these actors can justify and replace Jonathan Majors. As Marvel taps a potential replacement, it seems unlikely Majors will return without official confirmation.

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