Marvel Axes Jonathan Majors After Assault Conviction; Hollywood Star’s Future Projects in Jeopardy

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In a shocking turn of events, Hollywood sensation Jonathan Majors, renowned for his role as Kang the Conqueror in “Ant-Man,” faces a tumultuous future as Marvel severs ties following a New York jury’s verdict on Monday. The rising star, set to lead the 2026 release “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty,” was found guilty of assault against his ex-girlfriend in a harrowing incident within the confines of a Manhattan car.

The verdict, handed down after a two-week trial in a Manhattan state court, saw Majors convicted on one count of assault and one count of harassment, while being acquitted of other charges. Dressed in a somber gray suit, Majors displayed minimal emotion as the foreperson delivered the unsettling news.

A spokesperson for Walt Disney-owned Marvel promptly announced the termination of Majors from any future projects, leaving the actor’s career in jeopardy. The decision follows a cascade of repercussions for Majors, who had previously portrayed the villainous Kang the Conqueror in this year’s “Ant-Man.”

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office applauded the verdict, emphasizing the evidence that depicted a “cycle of psychological and emotional abuse, and escalating patterns of coercion” by Majors. Prosecutors detailed the assault on Grace Jabbari, Majors’ ex-girlfriend, alleging he left her with a broken finger and swollen arm and ear during an altercation in a hired car in March.

Throughout the trial, Jabbari recounted incidents of Majors’ “violent temper” and described her attempts to navigate his explosive anger. Prosecutors argued that Majors’ actions were part of a larger pattern of abuse.

In a bid to counter the accusations, Majors’ defense sought to shift blame, asserting that Jabbari had victimized him and fabricated the assault allegations after their breakup. The defense claimed that Jabbari attacked Majors in the car and subsequently levied false charges against him.

Majors, 34, previously celebrated for his roles in “The Last Black Man in San Francisco” and “Creed III,” now faces an uncertain fate as he awaits sentencing on February 6. The actor could potentially serve up to a year in prison, though prosecutors have not disclosed their sentencing intentions.

This verdict has not only sent shockwaves through Hollywood but has also led to the severance of ties with Majors by his management company, public relations firm, and several advertisers, marking a rapid and dramatic downfall for the once-promising actor.

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