Loki’s Complete MCU Timeline Explained

Summary

• Tom Hiddleston's portrayal of Loki in the MCU has evolved from a villain to the savior of the multiverse.
• Loki has had extensive character development over the duration of his MCU career, which has seen him eventually become one of the most important figures in the MCU's Multiverse Saga.
• Loki's new role after the end of Loki season 2 leaves his future in the MCU unclear, but it's possible he could return in future projects.

Tom Hiddleston's Loki has had a lengthy and transformative journey in the MCU, taking him from the villainous God of Mischief to the savior of the multiverse. Originally, Marvel Studios' casting choices of Chris Hemsworth as Thor and Tom Hiddleston as his adoptive brother Loki were considered risky, but over the last decade, they have proven themselves to be perfect. Not only has Hemsworth become the only MCU star to receive four solo feature films, but Hiddleston has been given the opportunity to portray many different versions of Loki, and had his story extended following Loki's death in 2018's Avengers: Infinity War thanks to his dedicated Loki series on Disney+.
After debuting as a minor antagonist for Thor and the MCU's original Avengers team, Tom Hiddleston returned as Loki in 2021's Loki season 1, which saw him embark on a new redemption arc, and become a powerful hero in the MCU's Multiverse Saga. Loki has seen more character development in the MCU than most other heroes, and a great deal of his backstory has been explored. This shows just how far Loki has come since his early days as a villain, as he became one of the most important figures in Phase 4, and set himself up as the protector of the entire multiverse in Phase 5's Loki season 2.