Career Timeline of Jonathan Majors: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Jonathan Majors made an impact.

Jonathan Majors is an American actor who gained recognition after graduating from the Yale School of Drama. He starred in critically acclaimed drama films such as The Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019) and Da 5 Bloods (2020). Majors further solidified his presence in the industry through his role in the HBO horror series Lovecraft Country (2020), earning him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. This diverse range of roles highlights his versatility and talent in the entertainment world.

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September 2, 2017: Hostiles World Premiere

On September 2, 2017, the film Hostiles, featuring Jonathan Majors, had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival.

September 10, 2017: Hostiles Screening at Toronto International Film Festival

On September 10, 2017, Hostiles, in which Jonathan Majors appeared, was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival.

2018: TIFF Screenings for White Boy Rick and Out of Blue

In 2018, the films White Boy Rick and Out of Blue, both featuring Jonathan Majors, were screened at the Toronto International Film Festival. Out of Blue competed for the Platform Prize.

January 26, 2019: The Last Black Man in San Francisco Premiere

On January 26, 2019, The Last Black Man in San Francisco, starring Jonathan Majors, had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.

June 7, 2019: The Last Black Man in San Francisco Release

On June 7, 2019, The Last Black Man in San Francisco, starring Jonathan Majors, was released by A24 in the United States.

2020: Starring in 'Da 5 Bloods' and 'Lovecraft Country'

In 2020, Jonathan Majors starred in Spike Lee's 'Da 5 Bloods' and gained wider notice for his role as Atticus Freeman in the HBO series 'Lovecraft Country'.

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2021: Portrayal of Nat Love in 'The Harder They Fall'

In 2021, Jonathan Majors portrayed Nat Love in the western film 'The Harder They Fall'.

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2021: Starring in 'The Harder They Fall'

In 2021, Jonathan Majors starred in 'The Harder They Fall', alongside Idris Elba, Zazie Beetz, Regina King and Delroy Lindo.

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2022: Portrayal of Jesse L. Brown in 'Devotion'

In 2022, Jonathan Majors portrayed Jesse L. Brown in the war film 'Devotion'.

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January 2023: Screening of Magazine Dreams at Sundance

In January 2023, Jonathan Majors starred in "Magazine Dreams" screened at Sundance Film Festival. It was later pulled from release and returned to its producers following Majors's harassment and assault conviction.

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October 27, 2023: Disney Removed Magazine Dreams From Release Schedule

On October 27, 2023, Disney removed Magazine Dreams, starring Jonathan Majors, from its release schedule.

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December 8, 2023: Original Release Date for Magazine Dreams

December 8, 2023, was the originally scheduled release date for Magazine Dreams, starring Jonathan Majors; however, the film was removed from the release schedule.

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December 18, 2023: Marvel Studios Parts Ways with Majors

On December 18, 2023, Marvel Studios announced they would be parting ways with Jonathan Majors following his harassment and assault conviction. He was originally set to appear in Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and Avengers: Secret Wars. The Kang Dynasty was reworked into Avengers: Doomsday, with the main antagonist changed to Doctor Doom.

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2023: Portrayal of Dame Anderson in 'Creed III' and Kang the Conqueror in 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania'

In 2023, Jonathan Majors played Dame Anderson in 'Creed III' and Kang the Conqueror in 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania'. He also appeared as variants of Kang in the Disney+ series 'Loki' from 2021 to 2023.

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June 20, 2024: Majors to Star in Merciless

On June 20, 2024, it was announced that Jonathan Majors would star in the upcoming supernatural revenge thriller titled Merciless, directed by Martin Villeneuve.