Summary
Jonathan Majors' Kang replacement forAvengers 5isn’t certain yet, but there’s a top pick being talked about to take over the role.
Majors made his MCU debut with the Disney Plus seriesLokiand became an integral part of the franchise. His performance inAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumanialeft a lasting impression, and he was set to reprise the role inAvengers: The Kang Dynasty. However, Majors was found guilty on charges of assaulting a former lover andfired from the Kang role. Since then, fans have wanted to know who would play the menacing villain in the MCU, and it seems Marvel Studios might have found someone to take over from Majors as Kang.
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According to scooperDaniel Richtman, Marvel Studios is eyeing Colman Domingo to replace Majors as Kang the Conqueror. It is important to note that Marvel Studios has not yet confirmed this information, and at this time, it should still be regarded as a rumor. Still, fans are buzzing about the rumor that Domingo might step into the role, gaining quick attention. The actor gained popularity with his impeccable acting skills inFear The Walking Dead. Since then, he has been seen in several roles in films and TV shows. Domingo also snagged a Primetime Emmy Award for his guest role on the popular HBO seriesEuphoria. Recently, he was seen playing the titular character in the Netflix filmRustinand is considered a frontrunner for the Best Actor nomination at the Academy Awards.
Of course, Marvel Studios could still decide tomove away from Kang the Conqueroraltogether. Some reports claim the character might be ditched, and Marvel Studios might bring in a different supervillain for theAvengersmovies. But that would be challenging for Marvel Studios because many questions will be left unanswered, which might do damage.
With rumors of a new villain replacing Kang,who isn’t Doctor Doom, fans wonder what Marvel Studios will decide to do. With Domingo in the mix to continue the Kang storyline, Marvel Studios might be going in the right direction. Fans can only wait till the official confirmation comes in.
Avengers 5is currently scheduled to be released on May 11, 2025.
The Avengers
The Avengers is a group of comic book characters consisting of some of the world’s most iconic superheroes, such as The Hulk, Iron Man, Captain America, and Thor.The Avengers have been a powerful force in Hollywood for over a decade, collectively and individually. The group has also starred in video games, such as LEGO Marvel’s Avengers and Marvel’s Avengers by Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix.
