Loki Season 2: The most beloved anti-hero character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is back. Here’s everything you need to know!
Loki Laufeyson, “God of Mischief” based on the Norse deity, has solidified his status as one of the most beloved anti-heroes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Introduced as a villain in the 2011 movie Thor, where he played the adoptive son of Odin and the adopted brother of the superheroic God of Thunder, Loki’s character underwent a remarkable transformation.
Over the years, he became an endearing figure cherished by fans. In 2021, Loki finally received a dedicated series that delved into his mischievous escapades, set in the aftermath of the Battle of New York in the MCU. Debuted on June 9, 2021, the series takes place after the events of the film Avengers: Endgame (2019), in which an alternate version of Loki created a new timeline.
The first season of the Loki series garnered a massive following, with Tom Hiddleston reprising his role as the titular character. Its popularity justified the continuation of the series. The six-episode season concluded with a tantalizing cliffhanger, teasing the forthcoming season and introducing the concept of the Multiverse to Marvel enthusiasts, blending elements of fantasy, mythology, space, and time.
The upcoming second season of Loki will be a part of Phase Five in the MCU and is anticipated to embrace an even more eerie and suspenseful atmosphere compared to the previous instalment. As such, here is your comprehensive guide to all things Loki Season 2.
When and Where Is ‘Loki’ Season 2 Coming Out?
Loki Season 2 will have a special release time when it arrives on Disney+. The official release date and time for Loki Season 2 on Disney+ is confirmed for October 5th at 6 PM Pacific Time. Loki Season 2 will be the first MCU series to begin streaming during prime time on Thursday evenings instead of at midnight on Friday.
The second season is scheduled to debut on Disney+ on October 5, 2023, and will run for six episodes until November 9. Episodes will be released weekly, similar to the first season. The new season will be a part of the MCU’s Phase Five, which began on February 17, 2023, with the release of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
In addition to Loki’s new 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time / 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time release, viewers in Japan, Australia, India, and the United Kingdom will experience Season 2 at adjusted local times.
- Japan: 10:00 a.m. JST on October 6
- Australia (East): 11:00 a.m. AET on October 6
- India: 6:30 a.m. IST on October 6
- United Kingdom: 2:00 a.m. BST on October 6
- United States: 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT on October 5
What will be the plot of Loki season 2?
Following the conclusion of the inaugural season, where the timeline fractures and the multiverse emerges, the second season unfolds with Loki forming an alliance with Mobius M. Mobius, Hunter B-15, and other TVA agents as they embark on a quest to reclaim the very essence of the TVA. Their mission involves traversing the multiverse in search of Sylvie, Ravonna Renslayer, and the enigmatic Miss Minutes.
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The God of Mischief will have a difficult time assisting TVA in finding a solution in this parallel universe. Therefore, the second will reveal the destiny of the TVA employees, who were all taken from their timelines and made to forget their past lives. Furthermore, this season will include the entire Multiverse Saga of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. A new “emotional” side of Loki is going to appear in Season 2 of Loki.
Owen Wilson revealed that Loki Season 2 will delve further into Mobius’ character, potentially unveiling details about his life prior to his involvement with the TVA. Wilson stated,
I thought I would have a good time but I really enjoyed it. I’ve been lucky working on a million movies and always having a good time but on that one, I had a really great time and that continued on Season Two. Maybe even moreso because we were filming in London and being there at Pinewood but yeah, [his story] just goes deeper.
Who is confirmed to return for Loki Season 2?
The entire cast of the first season would return, according to Marvel Studios’ D23 video and Feige’s announcement in May 2022. Returning to their respective roles, Tom Hiddleston portrays Loki alongside a stellar ensemble that includes Sophia Di Martino as Sylvie, Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Renslayer, Wunmi Mosaku as Hunter B-15, Eugene Cordero, Tara Strong as Miss Minutes, Neil Ellice, Jonathan Majors, and Owen Wilson reprising their characters from the first season. Joining this talented lineup are Rafael Casal, Kate Dickie, Liz Carr, and Ke Huy Quan.
The MCU welcomes several fresh faces in Loki Season 2, as revealed by the studio. In July, Rafael Casal joined the cast. In September, Ke Huy Quan was confirmed to portray a Time Variance Authority archivist. Additionally, Kate Dickie is set to make an appearance in Season 2, with speculations hinting at a possible antagonist role.
Furthermore, it is possible that other Marvel characters may make appearances in the series, or perhaps their Variants will emerge to contribute to the expansion of the Multiverse.
Loki Season 2 Trailers
The initial trailer for Loki Season 2 was unveiled on July 31st. The series is poised to explore the consequences of Season 1 and the post-credit scene in ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
On September 4, a brief 30-second teaser was released, showcasing Loki’s time-travelling escapades across various timelines and parallel realities, encompassing both past and present, while offering a glimpse of the surreal visuals that the new season promises.
On September 22, a brief thirty-second teaser for Loki Season 2 made its debut on X (Twitter). Subsequently, on September 25, a fresh featurette for Loki Season 2 was unveiled, focusing on the extensive legacy of the God of Mischief within the MCU.
The featurette includes insights from Kevin Feige discussing Tom Hiddleston’s character development in the role. You can view the featurette in the player below:
The team behind Loki Season 2
Loki Season 2 is a Marvel Studios production, featuring Eric Martin as the head writer. Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, known for directing two episodes of the Marvel Studios series “Moon Knight” (2022), take the helm as directors. Michael Waldron, the original season’s head writer, and Tom Hiddleston return as executive producers. Isaac Bauman serves as the series’ cinematographer, and Natalie Holt resumes her role as the composer from the first season. The list of executive producers for Loki Season 2 includes Victoria Alonso, Louis D’Esposito, Kevin Feige, Tom Hiddleston, and Michael Waldron.
Loki Season 2 premieres on Oct 5, 2023, at 6 PM Pacific Time.
