Highlights
- Jonathan Majors was fired as Kang, and Colman Domingo is a rumored replacement for Avengers 5.
- Domingo gained popularity with his acting skills in Fear The Walking Dead and has a Primetime Emmy Award to his name.
- The decision to keep Kang or bring in a different supervillain will have implications for the Marvel Cinematic Universe and may leave unanswered questions.
Jonathan Majors' Kang replacement for Avengers 5 isn'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 series Loki and became an integral part of the franchise. His performance in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania left a lasting impression, and he was set to reprise the role in Avengers: The Kang Dynasty. However, Majors was found guilty on charges of assaulting a former lover and fired 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.
According to scooper Daniel 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 in Fear 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 series Euphoria. Recently, he was seen playing the titular character in the Netflix film Rustin and is considered a frontrunner for the Best Actor nomination at the Academy Awards.
Of course, Marvel Studios could still decide to move away from Kang the Conqueror altogether. Some reports claim the character might be ditched, and Marvel Studios might bring in a different supervillain for the Avengers movies. 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 5 is currently scheduled to be released on May 1, 2026.
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.
Source: Daniel Richtman
