By Vivek Dubey
CNBC-TV18.com
Published Dec 19, 2023
Despite grossing $30 billion worldwide from 33 films, Marvel’s box-office success is overshadowed by recent events.
Majors was convicted of misdemeanour assault and harassment violation for a March altercation with his then-girlfriend Grace Jabbari.
Majors’ character, Kang the Conqueror, was slated to be the MCU’s next big villain, spanning several films and series.
Majors’ conviction has created uncertainty for Kang the Conqueror’s future in the MCU.
Majors’ assault conviction has led to his exit from all future Marvel projects, causing a significant disruption in the MCU.
The MCU has faced setbacks, including Majors’ departure and the SAG-AFTRA and Screenwriters’ strikes, disrupting years of planning.
Majors debuted in Loki’s first and second season and starred in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
Majors was set for Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and Avengers: Secret Wars, but his exit casts doubt on their futures.
Post the screenwriters’ strike, Michael Waldron was hired to rework The Kang Dynasty.
The Marvels, released in November 2023, is the MCU’s worst cinema performer, earning $204 million in worldwide ticket sales.