Marvel Severs Ties with Jonathan Majors Amid Assualt and Harassment Allegations
Marvel terminates contract with Jonathan Majors following his conviction for assault and harassment, severing ties with the actor
Marvel Studios has terminated the contract of Jonathan Majors following his conviction for third-degree assault and harassment. The decision came after a six-person jury found Majors guilty of the charges after three days of deliberation in New York City on Monday, December 18. Majors, 34, was acquitted of aggravated harassment in the second degree and one of the counts of third-degree assault. He is scheduled for sentencing on February 6.
The actor was poised to become the next major supervillain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, portraying multiple characters with the same face across different dimensions. Following his acclaimed performance as He Who Remains in Loki season 1, he reprised the role as Kang the Conqueror in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, and took on the character of Victor Timely in Loki season 2 earlier this year. The upcoming film Avengers: Kang Dynasty slated for release in 2026 promised to feature the diverse range of his characters for years to come.
However, shortly after Quantumania premiered, Majors was arrested for allegedly assaulting a 30-year-old woman who was later identified as his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. Majors denied the allegations and claimed to be a victim of abuse at the time.
Majors saw a rapid decline in job opportunities following his arrest. The U.S. Army stopped a promotional ad campaign that featured Majors. Furthermore, both talent manager Entertainment 360 and PR firm The Lede Company severed their connections with him. Additionally, Disney, the parent company of Marvel, pulled his film Magazine Dreams from its release schedule.
Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good were pictured at the John Nacion/Getty Images event.
The Marvel team was open about their decision to wait for a verdict before making any decisions about Majors. Executive producer Kevin Wright told Variety in October that the writers did not consider reducing Majors' role in Loki season 2 after filming was done. He explained, "No. And that mainly came from — I know as much as you do at the moment. It felt hasty to do anything without knowing how all of this plays out."
It is uncertain whether Majors will be replaced or if the studio will shift away from the Kang storyline.
After he was convicted, Majors' lawyer, Priya Chaudhry, informed CNN that the actor "anticipates completely clearing his name." She also stated, "Mr. Majors is thankful to God, his family, his friends, and his fans for their love and support during these challenging eight months."
Jabbari — who met Majors while working as a movement coach on the set of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania — released a statement via her attorney on Monday.
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Today's guilty verdict is a gratifying result. Ms. Jabbari bravely testified truthfully, despite the pain of reliving these traumatic events on the witness stand," stated Jabbari's attorneys in an interview with CNN. "We express our gratitude to the jurors, the Judge, and the Manhattan District Attorney's Office for their dedication, patience, hard work, and support."
If you or someone you know is facing domestic violence, please reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential assistance. If you have been a victim of sexual assault, please call the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 for confidential support.
