Jonathan Majors: The Actor's Comeback Attempt After MCU Downfall and Legal Controversy

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Jonathan Majors, the actor previously known for his role as Kang the Conqueror in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), is now embarking on a new chapter in his career.

After facing a series of legal controversies that led to his departure from the superhero franchise, Majors is embarking on an acting comeback.

On February 26, 2026, Jonathan Majors reportedly began production on an untitled action film in South Carolina, marks the actor's return to the big screen following his legal battles in late 2023.

Majors's participation in this new project has drawn scrutiny, given that he was previously found guilty of two misdemeanor counts of assaulting his ex-girlfriend.

This case not only rocked his career but also changed the landscape of his roles in the MCU.

EXCLUSIVE: Jonathan Majors is shooting his first movie in four years as cameras roll this week in South Carolina on an untitled action film from The Daily Wire and Bonfire Legend.Kyle Rankin is directing from his own screenplay. The story is said to be in the vein of ’80s and… pic.twitter.com/vt8O9acYy2

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On February 26, 2026, he began filming his first film project in four years, an untitled action film produced by The Daily Wire and Bonfire Legend in South Carolina, as reported by TMZ.

The film is directed by Kyle Rankin from his own script, with plot details and other cast members remaining under wraps.

The story is described as similar to '80s and '90s action films, such as Red Dawn and Toy Soldiers, involving a group of teenagers who band together to fight an invading enemy.

Jonathan Majors also serves as an executive producer on the film through his company, Tall Street Productions.

In addition to these projects, Jonathan Majors is also rumored to star in the supernatural revenge thriller Merciless, directed by Martin Villeneuve, brother of Dune director Denis Villeneuve.

Merciless tells the story of a CIA agent desperately trying to save his girlfriend from being possessed by an evil force.

Jonathan Majors is an American actor who has carved out a brilliant career after graduating from the Yale School of Drama.

He began to gain widespread recognition for his performances in dramas such as The Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019) and Da 5 Bloods (2020).

Furthermore, his role in the HBO horror series Lovecraft Country (2020) earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.

He also portrayed the antagonist Dame Anderson in the sports film Creed III (2023).

In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Jonathan Majors plays Kang the Conqueror, who appears in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023) and the Disney+ series Loki (2021–2023).

Kang the Conqueror is slated to be the main villain in the MCU's Multiverse Saga, with the upcoming Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.

In March 2023, Jonathan Majors faced serious legal trouble when he was arrested on charges of physically assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari.

Prosecutors stated that the incident happened after Jabbari read romantic text messages sent by another woman on Majors' phone.

Majors allegedly grabbed Jabbari's hand with such force that it broke her middle finger, struck her in the face with an open hand, and pushed her into a vehicle, caused Jabbari to be hospitalized for minor injuries.

Majors was charged with various offenses, including strangulation, assault, and harassment, although he consistently denied the allegations.

On December 18, 2023, Jonathan Majors was found guilty by a jury on two misdemeanor charges: one count of third-degree reckless assault and one count of harassment as a misdemeanor.

Following the verdict, Marvel Studios immediately announced that it was terminating its partnership with Jonathan Majors.

Marvel Studios subsequently removed the character of Kang from their future projects and changed the title of the upcoming Avengers film from 'Avengers: The Kang Dynasty' to 'Avengers: Doomsday'.