Ever since Loki (Tom Hiddleston) reforged the TVA's temporal loom into a Yggdrasil tree grown around him, fans have wondered how the change will affect the rest of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While Deadpool and Wolverine didn't provide any answers, Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) acknowledges Alioth as if the events of Loki Season 1 and 2 are known to everyone. Such a revelation implies certain individuals are aware of Loki's metamorphosis into the God of Stories, specifically those who've ventured outside the Sacred Timeline.
The good news is that the newly crowned God of Stories will make a much grander entrance in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday movie. Tom Hiddleston is confirmed to reprise his iconic role, albeit in a slightly different way. Fans are deservedly curious about how a deity stuck at the end of time could factor into an apocalyptic battle, and the answer is a bit redundant: time itself.
Assuming Victor Von Doom (Robert Downey Jr.) sets in motion an aptly put doomsday event, he could be altering the timeline in unexpected ways—possibly triggering events that were never meant to unfold at that point in history. As audiences saw in the Loki Disney Plus series, the Time Variance Authority has a comprehensive list of apocalypses. And now that Loki Laufeyson is on watch, he'd address unexpected changes.
It's crucial to understand that the God of Stories might not be as benevolent as one may think. Celestials like the Beyonder worry more about order than the struggle between good and evil. Balance is what matters to them the most.
So, in the scenario of Dr. Doom causing an unanticipated doomsday, he may need to adhere to Loki's framework. The directions may be as simple as leaving some of the population alive, or not moving on to other worlds. Villains rarely stop themselves when they get a taste for blood; thus, cautioning Victor of his actions is necessary.
Who knows, though. Loki sacrificing own happiness to sit on a throne at the end of time gave audiences the impression that he's a heroic figure now. Maybe he has to become involved in the fight. Should Doom somehow pose a danger to the entire multiverse, Loki may have to step down from his throne to confront the villain.
In any case, audiences are eager to see Loki reunited with some of his MCU buddies. Thor (Chris Hemsworth) is on tap for the adventure as well, and Marvel Studios is wise enough to cash in on a reunion, so the Asgardians will undoubtedly see each other at least once. They might not get to embrace, although the pair noticing each other on a battlefield sounds apropos. Moreover, it'll be fascinating to observe other characters interact with the new and improved Loki, partly because they'll have a newfound respect for him.
Avengers: Doomsday opens in theaters on May 1, 2026.