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The former Marvel star Jonathan Majors is continuing to face setbacks following the trial verdict about the 2023 incident involving his ex-partner Grace Jabbari. The trial verdict has resulted in Disney-owned Marvel cutting all ties with Majors, who was set to play the next supervillain in the MCU, Kang the Conqueror. Recent updates have revealed that his other film, titledMagazine Dreams,which was scheduled to be released in December 2023, is now facing an uncertain faith.
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Jonathan Majors’Magazine DreamsReportedly Hangs in the Balance
Directed by Elijah Bynum,Magazine Dreamspremiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. It follows the journey of a bodybuilder named Killian Maddox, as he grapples with personal demons.Jonathan Majorsgarnered praise for his compelling performance in the movie, leading to its acquisition by Disney-owned Searchlight Pictures.
Initially slated for an awards-friendly December release, the film was removed from the schedule in October, reportedly due to Majors’ trial. However, there are no further updates about its potential release. According toThe Hollywood Reporter, Searchlight has chosen to remain silent regarding the project’s future.
Sources have also claimed that chances of the film securing a theatrical release are minimal, and it’s also unlikely to get a premiere slot on Disney’s streaming service, Hulu. Despite prevailing uncertainties, some insiders are optimistic and suggest that Searchlight could return it to filmmakers, who can further shop it to other potential buyers.
The movie was believed to have had a significant chance of making waves during award season. Unfortunately, Majors’ legal troubles have cast a shadow over the film’s trajectory. The actor has beenconvictedof assault in the third degree and harassment, with his sentencing scheduled for August 02, 2025.
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Netizens Speak Up onMagazine Dreams’Release
With the new reports claiming that Jonathan Majors starrerMagazine Dreamsis unlikely to get a release, people took to X (Twitter) to voice their opinions on the matter. Some users expressed the hope that the film never gets released, while others held contrasting views.
Good. The film should be locked away in a vault.
— joey (@Fan_FlickOn)June 19, 2025
Guaranteed it was a horrible film. So this is good.
— PolisKC (@PolisKc)August 20, 2025
Put it in one of the streaming services and call it a day…
Jonathan Majors’ ‘Magazine Dreams’ Unlikely to Get Searchlight Release After Star’s Convictionhttps://t.co/eKRndjCHUdvia@thr
— Tammi (@Tammi on the Spoutible🐳🐋, come on over!) (@TLaTela)June 14, 2025
I was looking forward to this movie but he messed things up 🤦🏾♀️
— Fck_Yaya🎧✍️🏾 (@FckYaya)June 06, 2025
I understand why they’re thinking this way, but just drop it on Hulu unceremoniously or something. Disney is already profiting off him with that GMA interview so they’re not ashamed of him. They just want another tax write-off like Willow and all those D+ originals they killed😒
— Daniel Williams (@dannythedouglas)July 04, 2025
This sucks for the rest of the cast & crew who worked on Magazine Dreams!pic.twitter.com/8jijGl1bE8
— Josh❤️ Wonka & Godzilla #BlackLivesMatter (@supermangeek101)June 19, 2025
They should release it. Yeah, the lead’s a jerk, but a lot of other people worked on this movie
— Dean McCarrot (@Green3Lotus)July 07, 2025
One X (Twitter) user stated that the unreleased“film should be locked away in a vault,”and many users agreed with the opinion as they calledMagazine Dreamsa“horrible movie.”Many also claimed that they were looking forward to the movie but have changed their mind since the actor “messed” things up.
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However, there are voices advocating for the movie’s release, emphasizing the potential impact on others who contributed to its production. While the fate of the movie remains uncertain, in a recent interview onGood Morning America, the actor expressed his desire to continue working in the industry.
Laxmi Rajput
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
