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Updated Jul 21, 2026
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Marvel confirmed a new actor replacing Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror following his firing, affecting the upcoming X-Men '97 Season 2 storyline.
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Marvel confirmed a new actor replacing Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror following his firing, affecting the upcoming X-Men '97 Season 2 storyline.
Jonathan Majors was originally planned to reprise his role as Kang the Conqueror/Rama-Tut in 'X-Men '97' Season 2. However, following Marvel's decision to fire him, the studio officially announced a different actor will take over the character. This casting change has led to fan discussions and some protests unrelated to the firing's reasons. The new Kang is visually distinct from Majors’ portrayal, indicating Marvel's efforts to reshape the character’s narrative within its expanding universe.
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