Kang the Conqueror's Uncertain Future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As of October 2025, the future of Kang the Conqueror in the Marvel Cinematic Universe remains uncertain. Originally, Jonathan Majors was set to play the powerful villain as the main antagonist in the Multiverse Saga. However, earlier this year, Majors was found guilty of two misdemeanor counts of assault and harassment, leading to his dismissal from Marvel Studios.

In Majors' absence, Marvel has brought in Robert Downey Jr. to portray Doctor Doom, who will now be the central villain in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday film. This represents a significant shift from the original plan, which had the many Kang variants taking center stage in Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and Avengers: Secret Wars.

Despite his legal troubles, Majors has recently hinted that he may not be done with the MCU just yet. When asked about the possibility of returning as Kang, the actor gave a cryptic response, smiling and saying, "Okay..." This has led to speculation that Marvel Studios may have had a change of heart and could potentially bring Majors back in some capacity.

However, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has stated that the decision to replace Kang with Doom was made even before Majors' legal issues, as they felt the Kang character was not "big enough" of a threat. This suggests that Majors' return as the Conqueror may be unlikely, at least in the near future.