Marvel has confirmed that its Disney Plus series Loki will return for a second series.
Episode six of the Tom Hiddleston fronted show was released on Wednesday, and in a post-credit scene, a Time Variance Authority file bearing Loki’s name can be seen stamped in red ink with the words: ‘Loki will return in season 2.’
The show finished on a cliffhanger, with Loki discovering at the end of the episode that his world’s timeline has been rewritten, and during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday, Tom, 40, hinted that viewers will have to stay tuned to find out what happens next.
Back for round two: Marvel has confirmed that its Disney Plus series Loki will return for a second series
Stay tuned: During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday, Tom Hiddleston, 40, hinted that viewers will have to stay tuned to find out what happens next
When asked by host Jimmy, 46, what the finale has in store, Tom played coy, but did suggest fans will get the answers they want.
‘Can you set up anything for what we’re about to see [on] Wednesday?’ asked Jimmy.
Tom, appearing via video link from London, replied: ‘What I can tell you, is if you’ve followed the show thus far, all the audience, and the characters, have a lot of questions about the Time Variance Authority (TVA).
‘Who made it? What is it? Who runs it? Is it run by anyone? All I can say is, time will tell.’
Tom said: ‘Who made it? What is it? Who runs it? Is it run by anyone? All I can say is, time will tell’
Season two: A file stamped with the words: ‘Loki will return in season 2’ was pictured in a post-credit scene
Wednesday’s much-anticipated finale saw Loki and Sylvie (Sophia di Martino) discover the villain behind the TVA. Jonathan Majors plays the mysterious bad guy, who is reported to be a version of Marvel’s time-travelling villain Kang.
Kang offers Loki and Sylvie two options.
One, they can take revenge and kill him, but risk upsetting the Sacred Timeline.
Two, the pair can take his place as the head of the TVA.
Cliffhanger: Wednesday’s much-anticipated finale saw Loki and Sylvie (Sophia di Martino) discover the villain behind the TVA
Time travel: Loki returns to the TVA headquarters to discover that no one knows who he is – including Owen Wilson’s character Mobius – suggesting that the Sacred Timeline has indeed been splintered
Sylvie then sends Loki back to the TVA and kills the character played by Jonathan. As a result, Loki returns to the TVA headquarters to discover that no one knows who he is – including Owen Wilson’s character Mobius – suggesting that the Sacred Timeline has indeed been splintered.
It comes after Loki became the first openly bisexual character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
During the third episode of the critically acclaimed series, the Asgardian troublemaker said he likes ‘a bit of both’ after being asked whether her prefers ‘princes’ or ‘princesses’.
Revelation: Loki was confirmed as first openly bisexual Marvel character in episode three of the Disney+ spin-off series (pictured above)
During the episode, Sylvie asks Loki if he has ever been with ‘would-be princesses, or perhaps another prince?’ to which he replies, ‘A bit of both. I suspect, the same as you. But nothing ever…’ with Sylvie responding, ‘Real.’
Marvel writer Kate Herron then confirmed Loki’s sexuality in a tweet, saying: From the moment I joined @LokiOfficial it was very important to me, and my goal, to acknowledge Loki was bisexual.’
She added: ‘It is a part of who he is and who I am too. I know this is a small step but I’m happy, and heart is so full, to say that this is now Canon in #mcu #Loki’
Confirmation: Marvel writer Kate Herron then confirmed Loki’s sexuality in a tweet (above)