Jonathan Majors, known for his role as Kang in Marvel's Cinematic Universe (MCU), has been found guilty on two misdemeanor charges following a domestic violence trial. The jury delivered the verdict of guilty on charges of assault in the third degree and harassment in the second degree, while acquitting him on two other charges. With sentencing still pending, Majors faces the possibility of up to a year in jail based on the outcome of this trial.

The case stems from an incident with his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, on March 25, which involved an altercation in the backseat of a car that escalated after Jabbari confronted Majors about a text from another woman. Evidence presented at the trial included video footage of the altercation. Despite the guilty verdict, his defense insists that Jabbari was the aggressor.

This verdict comes at a critical time for Majors' career, especially his role as the villain Kang in various MCU projects including "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" and the "Loki" TV series. There has been no official comment from Disney or Marvel on changes to his role in the MCU following his legal troubles, though reports had surfaced that Marvel was considering adjustments to its creative direction, potentially shifting focus to Doctor Doom.

The conviction could potentially impact other projects associated with Majors including the pulled drama "Magazine Dreams", which had its release date indefinitely delayed. This situation poses significant implications for Majors' burgeoning career and Marvel’s upcoming plots involving the Kang character.

What is the potential impact of Jonathan Majors' guilty verdict on his role in the MCU?

The guilty verdict for Jonathan Majors could lead to alterations in the MCU's future storylines if Marvel Studios decides to minimize or change his character's involvement due to the negative publicity and criminal conviction. With "The Kang Dynasty" on the horizon, the company could face a tough decision regarding whether to recast or shift the storyline's focus away from Kang the Conqueror. So far, Marvel has not publicly announced any decisions regarding his role.