On the one hand Rumors are swirling that Marvel is looking for an actor to replace Jonathan Majors as Kang as the MCU continues. on the other hand It was also announced that the script for “Avengers 5” will be completely revised again, as is currently the case should be more about this villain. The original title ‘The Kang Dynasty’ was also abandoned – because the focus is no longer on the different variants of the character.
That miracle actually in both directions simultaneously moved, but seems logical now. Because like the insider reports that, contrary to some rumors going around, they want to continue with Kang and recast the role, but no longer want to focus on Kang as the central villain. Instead of a second new villain is introducedwho, alongside Kang in “Avengers 5” and “Avengers 6”, has to make life difficult for the heroes and heroines.
Who will be the next Kang? Two candidates in the rumor mill
If this information is correct, an actor is needed to replace Jonathan Majors as Kang. Colman Domingo, who was recently nominated for his first Oscar for his role in ‘Rustin’, has been a hot topic in the rumor mill for a while now. But it shouldn’t be the only actor Marvel officials are working with. “Tenet” star John David Washington would also be a good candidate for the role.
The final script for “Avengers 5” is currently being developed. ‘Loki’ creator Michael Waldron, who is also responsible for ‘Avengers 6: Secret Wars’, got the job a while ago when it became clear that the previous plans would be changed again. The fact that Marvel fired Jonathan Majors after he was convicted of violent attacks on his ex-girlfriend was not primarily responsible for this. The decision to have a new focus with less Kang would have been made well in advance – after the poor reception of “Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania”.
“Avengers 5” and “Avengers 6: Secret Wars” are still scheduled to hit theaters in spring 2026 and 2027, respectively. It is not yet known who will direct both titles.