Jonathan Majors has suggested that his return as Kang the Conqueror in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) remains a possibility despite his controversial exit. Majors first appeared as a variant of Kang, known as He Who Remains, in Season 1, Episode 6 of Loki, where his character had won the Multiversal War and maintained control over the Sacred Timeline. Though killed by Sylvie in that finale, Majors reprised the role as Kang the Conqueror in Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania, before being defeated by Scott Lang and Hope van Dyne. His portrayal was intended to make Kang the central villain of the Multiverse Saga; however, serious legal issues involving Majors disrupted this trajectory.
In December 2023, after a two-week trial, Jonathan Majors was found guilty of assault. This verdict came shortly after reports in November 2023 indicated that Marvel was reconsidering the Kang storyline. Confirmation followed at San Diego Comic-Con 2024, where Marvel Studios announced the upcoming Avengers film would be titled Avengers: Doomsday, featuring Doctor Doom, played by Robert Downey Jr., as the lead villain rather than Kang. Although Majors was acquitted on three of five charges, he received probation and must attend a year-long domestic violence intervention program. Despite these events, Majors hinted in later interviews at a possible return to the MCU.
Jonathan Majors’ Ambiguous Comments on Returning as Kang
In a September 2025 interview with The Sun U.S., Jonathan Majors avoided confirming whether he would reprise Kang the Conqueror but pointed out the narrative potential within the Multiverse:
“I cannot say anything about that. Well, it’s a Multiverse, so there’s always that. Always a lot of opportunity for that.”
— Jonathan Majors
He also expressed appreciation for fans who want to see him back within the MCU. Earlier in April 2025, Majors openly stated his interest in returning, warmly reflecting on collaborations with fellow stars:
“Yeah, of course I say yes. Disney, Marvel Studios, I love them. Tom Hiddleston, loved working with that guy. Loved working with Paul Rudd. Loved working with Gugu Mbatha-Raw.”
— Jonathan Majors
Support for Majors has come from peers such as Michael B. Jordan, known for his role as Kilmonger in the Black Panther films, who publicly praised Majors’ resilience amid his personal challenges:
“But he’s doing great, just got engaged. I’m proud of his resilience and his strength through it all, and [his] handling [of] it. I’m glad he’s good. That’s my boy.”
— Michael B. Jordan
How Kang’s Return Might Unfold Through the Multiverse
Jonathan Majors’ reference to the Multiverse offers a compelling route for Kang the Conqueror’s potential comeback. Marvel Studios could use the sprawling multiversal concept to bring back Majors’ Kang or alternate Kang variants, preserving the character’s impact within the MCU.
The post-credits scene of Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania revealed an army of Kang variants yet to be introduced, leaving the possibility open for Majors to return in future installments such as Avengers: Doomsday. This unresolved plot point aligns with his Multiverse comments and suggests Marvel may still have plans involving the Kang character.
A prominent fan theory suggests Kang could serve as a precursor to Doctor Doom’s rise, setting the stage for Doom to dominate the Multiverse. While Kang’s storyline would reach a natural conclusion, Marvel could use his legion of variants to highlight Doom’s power in Avengers: Doomsday. This approach would also provide a clean transition of villainy, paving the way for Robert Downey Jr.’s Victor von Doom to become MCU’s primary antagonist.
Upcoming MCU Highlights and Avengers: Doomsday Details
The Russo Brothers are directing Avengers: Doomsday, which will unite iconic heroes including the Avengers, Fantastic Four, and X-Men against Doctor Doom. The film features a star-studded cast with Robert Downey Jr., Florence Pugh, Simu Liu, Pedro Pascal, David Harbour, Vanessa Kirby, Patrick Stewart, and Ian McKellen. Audiences can look forward to this major MCU event when it premieres in theaters on December 18, 2026.
Whether Jonathan Majors will return as Kang in Avengers: Doomsday or another future MCU project like Avengers: Secret Wars remains uncertain. His character’s arc appeared to reach a conclusion in Quantumania, but Majors’ openness to resuming the role suggests opportunities for creative exploration remain. Marvel Studios’ decisions about Kang’s trajectory will likely take into account ongoing stories within the Multiverse saga, fan interest, and the evolving dynamics of its cinematic universe.
