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After giving back-to-back blockbuster performances at the box office, Jonathan Majors got into some bad light after he was arrested for assault and harassment in New York. The arrest and the charges against the Marvel star led many to come out with claims that the 33-year-old actor always had problematic behavior. His presence in Marvel Cinematic Universe also became a topic of discussion, as netizens discussed why the studio needed to drop theAnt-Manactor.
Rumors about his MCU exit did circulate after insiders revealed that the studio could recast him. However, Marvel Studios has not said anything about the issue so far. But a new promotional video for theAnt-Manthreequel appears to hint that Marvel might not be planning to recast Kang the Conqueror.
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Jonathan Majors Seen in theAnt-ManPromotional Video
Marvel Studios released a new trailer promoting the digital release ofAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Along with the stars of theAnt-Manfranchise, the trailer also features the main antagonist of the film Kang the Conqueror, portrayed byJonathan Majors.
A quick sequence also features the words“A new dynasty begins,” most likely referring to the upcomingAvengersfilm,The Kang Dynasty,andSecret Wars,which are expected to feature him in a prominent role. Considering the studio decided to include theCreed IIIactor in the promotional clip, it is assumed that the studio might continue with Majors as Kang in the future as well.
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— Ant-Man (@AntMan)June 15, 2025
Majors has lost a number of brand deals along with his management and PR company amid his arrest controversy. The studio might also not plan to discontinue the actor as it could have multiple consequences for the MCU. Marvel has not said anything regarding his arrest controversy so far.
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Jonathan Majors Arrest Controversy
On March 25th, news broke out that the Marvel star Jonathan Majors had been arrested for assault and harassment of a 30-year-old woman. The victim was alleged to be his girlfriend at the time but was later described as a woman he knew. The NYPD called the incident a“domestic dispute,”saying that the victim had minor injuries on her head and neck.
The following day his attorney, Priya Chaudhry, claimed that theLokiactor was“completely innocent”and he was“probably the victim”in the whole scenario. She also said that they have video footage and witness testimony from the car and its driver, respectively, along with the two written statements and texts between him and the victim, in favor of the actor.
“We are quickly gathering and presenting evidence to the District Attorney with the expectation that all charges will be dropped imminently,”she said. Following his arrest, the US Army pulled down the advertising campaign featuring theHostilesactor. His management and PR company also cut their ties with the actor, leading him to lose several of his projects.
The projects Majors lost reportedly include a series of ads for the Texas Rangers, a film namedThe Man in the Basement,and an unannounced Otis Redding biopic. There are also speculations that he could lose more projects in the future, along with his upcoming Marvel projects.
Recent developments claim that multiple alleged victims of theGullyactor have come forward after his arrest in March. According to Variety, multiple alleged abuse victims have come forward and are cooperating with the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. Jonathan Majors’ court appearance is scheduled to take place on May 8.
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
