Marvel fans were left wondering about the absence of Kang the Conqueror in the finale of the hit Disney+ series Loki. Executive producer Kevin Wright has finally addressed the speculation surrounding the supervillain’s role in the show.
There had been rumors and theories circulating about Kang’s potential appearance, especially considering the ongoing legal troubles faced by Jonathan Majors, the actor who portrays the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Majors is currently facing domestic abuse charges, with his trial scheduled for November 29. It is important to note that Majors denies all accusations against him.
Wright, however, put an end to these speculations, stating that the reports of an original version of the finale featuring more scenes with Kang were crazy. He explained that the story that viewers see on screen is the one they had intended to create from the beginning. The visual effects in the finale were meticulously crafted over eight months of post-production. Wright emphasized that their focus was on telling their own story within the established Marvel universe, and not on incorporating the larger Marvel narrative.
Addressing the hype around the character, Wright mentioned that people got excited about the potential appearance of Kang and started building on that, but the creators of Loki had a clear vision to bring their story to a close. He also clarified that there were never any plans for post-credits scenes in the finale of season 2.
Earlier this year, Wright had confirmed that no changes were made to the second season of Loki due to Majors’ legal issues. Despite the actor’s legal troubles, Majors did appear in three episodes of the second chapter, portraying both He Who Remains and one of his variants, Victor Timely. Moreover, Majors is slated to feature in the upcoming film Avengers: The Kang Dynasty set to release in 2026.
The absence of Kang the Conqueror in the finale of Loki has been explained by executive producer Kevin Wright. While rumors circulated about the character’s appearance, Wright clarified that the storyline and visual effects were meticulously planned months in advance. The focus of the series was on telling their own unique story within the Marvel universe and not on incorporating the larger Marvel narrative. Despite the ongoing legal issues faced by actor Jonathan Majors, he was able to portray the character in three episodes of the season, with future appearances slated for the upcoming film Avengers: The Kang Dynasty. By addressing these speculations, Wright provides clarity for fans of the popular series.
