Amidst a string of controversies surrounding Kang the Conqueror actor Jonathan Majors, a recent report has revealed his salary for Avengers 5. Majors faced fan backlash after being arrested in New York for the alleged assault of a woman, with more alleged abuse victims coming forward to cooperate with the Manhattan district attorney’s office.
Variety recently reported that Majors is set to earn a massive $20 million, including back-end compensation, for Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, making him one of the highest-paid actors in the MCU. Despite the controversies, the actor is still attached to appear in the upcoming MCU crossover movie, which is slated to be released in theaters on May 2, 2025. Majors has also signed to reprise his role as Kang in Avengers: Secret Wars, which is currently set to debut in 2026, although details about his compensation for the sixth installment of the Avengers movie are still being kept under wraps.
Majors’ Compensation Compared To Other MCU Stars
For comparison, Tom Hiddleston earned $800K for The Avengers, while Josh Brolin was paid $5-6 million each for portraying Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. Among the MCU stars, Robert Downey Jr. remains the highest-paid actor in the franchise, earning $75 million in Avengers: Endgame. Scarlett Johansson received a $20 million salary for Black Widow, not including the extra amount she received from her lawsuit, and Chris Hemsworth earned $20 million for Thor: Love and Thunder. Other MCU stars on the list include Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner, Paul Rudd, Benedict Cumberbatch, Brie Larson, and Chris Pratt.
Will Marvel Studios Replace Jonathan Majors?
Majors’ $20 million payday indicates that his role as Kang in Avengers: The Kang Dynasty will be significant, possibly even the movie’s protagonist, according to scribe Jeff Loveness. However, as controversies continue to pile up, Marvel Studios may need to reconsider if Majors is still the right actor for the job. The actor has already been recast in two non-MCU movies following the allegations he is facing. While there have been rumors of potential replacement options for Majors, Marvel has yet to confirm or deny any recasting plans.
