Every Loki Variant Confirmed In The MCU

Loki is Thor's brother and was introduced to the MCU alongside him, but he went on to get his own variant-filled Disney+ series, Loki. No Loki variants will appear in Thor: Love and Thunder, but that's not because Loki is dead. Loki is very much alive, and returning for Loki season 2. After being captured by the Time Variance Authority and told he's a timeline-violating anomaly known as a variant, Loki Laufeyson learns that he's not the only version of himself and that the TVA has been killing Loki variants. Mobius (Owen Wilson) shows Loki just a few of the other variants that have troubled the TVA when the two first meet. The revealed existence of so many previous Loki variants is just the start, however, and by the end of Loki season 1, the God of Mischief has met, fought, and even fallen in love with over a dozen alternate versions of himself (including one that's an alligator).

Through its exploration of the Sacred Timeline and the threat that variants present to it, Loki set up the Marvel Cinematic Universe's multiverse - a concept that was teased in Spider-Man: Far From Home. Variants have been a key theme of the MCU's Phase 4 since Loki introduced them. Toby Maguire and Andrew Garfield showed up as Peter Parker variants in Spider-Man: No Way Home, and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness had variants of multiple heroes including Doctor Strange, Scarlet Witch, and Monica Rambeau Captain Marvel. Despite variants like Captain Carter from the Disney+ What If...? series fast becoming full-time characters in their own right, the pan-timeline roster of Trickster Gods in Loki were the first to grace the MCU.

Marvel has since used the multiverse concept to incorporate IPs previously owned by Fox like The Fantastic Four, Venom, and the X-Men into the MCU, although only as cameos so far. As for Loki, audiences have seen so many Loki variants because, true to his trickster ways, he tried to break away from the sacred timeline almost as soon as he learned of its existence. This led to the introduction of such memorable Loki variants as the visibly older "Classic Loki" (Richard E Grant) and of course, Sophia Di Martino's Sylvie, known amongst fans before her name reveal as "Lady Loki". With Loki Season 2 confirmed, and the God of Mischief's brother returning in Thor: Love and Thunder, here's a recap of every Loki variant in the MCU.

Loki L1130

The main Loki variant in Loki was created during the events of Avengers: Endgame, when the Avengers went back in time to steal the Infinity Stones from before their destruction by Thanos. Following an unfortunate encounter between Tony Stark and the Hulk, the Tesseract slid within Loki's reach and he used it to escape, breaking away from the sacred timeline in which he was taken back to Asgard and began his journey towards redemption. This 2012 edition of Loki hadn't yet experienced the heartbreak of Frigga's death, the loss of Odin, and the destruction of Asgard, but he got all caught up on those events - as well as his own death - by viewing the TVA's records.

And after meeting Sylvie, this Loki L1130 decides to join her in her crusade against the TVA, and the two even fall in love (a plot decision that caused more than its share of controversy in online discussion). At the end of Loki season 1, Sylvie sends Loki L1130 to an alternate version of the TVA using a tempad. In this new reality, Loki L1130 is shocked to find that Mobius and the rest of the TVA agents don't remember any of the events of season 1, or even Loki himself. It's likely that Loki isn't in Thor: Love and Thunder because the Loki L1130 is considered the main Earth 616 Loki since the original is still dead. With Loki L1130 currently trapped in an alternate branch of the multiverse, Loki season 2 will probably detail his attempts to return to the reality he remembers.

Lady Loki/Sylvie

The big reveal at the end of Loki episode 2 is the second of the main Loki variants the show follows - Lady Loki, otherwise known as Sylvie. This mysterious character, played by Sophia Di Martino, wears a variation of Loki's Asgardian clothing and has a similar hairstyle to his (albeit in blonde) as well as wearing a smaller version of his horned helmet. There's precedent for Lady Loki in the comics, where Loki was reborn into Lady Sif's body, and in the MCU Loki's files, the character is confirmed as gender-fluid. However, Di Martino's variant is more an amalgamation between the traditional comic Lady Loki and Sylvie the Enchantress, combining elements of both with a few new touches.

Sylvie lived happily on Asgard as a child before committing an as-yet-unknown crime against the Sacred Timeline (possibly aspiring to become a Valkyrie). Arrested by Ravonna Renslayer during her Minutemen days, Sylvie managed to swipe a TemPad and escape into a life on the run. Sylvie's overarching goal amounts to little more than revenge against the Time-Keepers who wronged her, but even after reaching their elusive chamber, Sylvie's thirst for vengeance remains unfulfilled. On her quest to discover who really runs the show at the TVA, Sylvie has developed a close, romantic connection to Tom Hiddleston's Loki L1130 variant. Sylvie became a fan favorite by the end of season 1, and many are hoping "Lady Loki" will be back for Loki season 2, especially since she was last seen in the show when she sent Loki L1130 to an alternate TVA with a tempad in the finale.

Classic Loki

Played by Richard E. Grant, this older Loki is what happens when the God of Mischief lives beyond the events of Avengers: Infinity War. Whereas most Lokis opt for daggers as their weapon of choice, this classic variant chose to master sorcery instead, becoming so skilled he was able to trick Thanos into murdering an illusion. Surviving past his fated point of death, Grant's Loki became a target of the TVA but managed to hide in exile for many years. Eventually coming to miss his brother, the variant took a step beyond his refuge and was immediately picked up by Minutemen, pruned, and sent to the Void.

Meeting the L1130 variant, this classic version of Loki (referred to as such because he wears the God of Mischief's earliest comic book outfit) rediscovered his glorious purpose and sacrificed his life to conjure a mirage of Asgard and distract Alioth, thereby allowing Sylvie and Loki to reach beyond the Void and discover the true enemy of all Lokis.

Kid Loki

Jack Veal's Kid Loki is obviously more threatening than he appears - his Nexus event was killing Thor. Though the full story hasn't yet been told, it seems this young variant took childhood sibling rivalry too far and actually succeeded in offing the God of Thunder, Odin's true son. This deviation from the Sacred Timeline earned Kid Loki a one-way ticket to the Void, where his Thor-killing exploits translated into leadership over the other Loki variants. The youngster seems to have a close bond with the Alligator Loki variant, and his temperament is more measured than his tender years and violent past might suggest.

Loki's young whippersnapper variant is partially based on Kid Loki from the Marvel comic books, with the design and costume of both extremely similar (even down to the logo on his shirt). The original Kid Loki also sought to better himself rather than be consigned to a life of villainy. With that said, the comic character tried to prove himself to Thor, not murder him. He's also fond of Ghostbusters-themed juice boxes, apparently.

Boastful Loki

When a Loki variant holding a hammer appeared in the post-credits sequence of episode 4, fans might've thought a superhero God of Mischief had finally emerged. Unfortunately, Boastful Loki isn't just a fancy name, and DeObia Oparei's character likes to bend the truth to breaking point. Speaking with Hiddleston's character and the other variants, Boastful Loki claims his Nexus event was defeating Iron Man and Captain America in quick succession, then claiming a full Infinity Gauntlet all for himself. Obviously, this is untrue, and Boastful Loki's real time crime remains unknown. We can perhaps infer from Boastful Loki's tall tales that the hammer he carries is less of a Mjolnir variant and more a Mjolnir knock-off.

While his friends are on the road the redemption, Boastful Loki retains the God of Mischief's treacherous nature, betraying Kid Loki and making a power play himself. This variant also appears to lack the intelligence of other Lokis, not expecting to be betrayed by President Loki.

Alligator Loki

Is it a Loki? Is it just an alligator? Either way, the next great mystery of the MCU has arrived. Kid Loki and the others discovered an alligator in the Void world and assumed it was a Loki variant like them due to its green coloring. While no one seems to know for sure, Classic Loki can evidently understand the alligator's speech, suggesting he's more than a simple creature, and if the animal wasn't a Loki variant, he surely would've invented a better Nexus event than eating the wrong cat. Though Alligator Loki is quick to anger (taking a bite of Boastful Loki and President Loki), he seems to trust Kid Loki completely.

President Loki

After featuring heavily in Loki's marketing, many fans expected President Loki to play a significant part in proceedings on Disney+. Some even correctly speculated the plot would be partially inspired by the Vote Loki Marvel comic run that coincided with the 2016 U.S. election. President Loki finally surfaces in Loki episode 5 and is the only other live-action variant played by Tom Hiddleston. President Loki is lifted straight from the Vote Loki miniseries, in which the God of Mischief runs for president. His campaign platform argues that all of the candidates are liars and cheats, but he vows to boldly and proudly lie to the faces of Americans – a policy that makes him surprisingly popular.

The political pest is one of the Loki variants consigned to the Void by the TVA and leads a band of other, less ambitious Lokis also trapped at the end of time. Along with his silent cohorts, President Loki invades the bowling alley HQ attempting to steal Kid Loki's throne, revealing an allegiance with Boastful Loki which is quickly (and predictably) reneged upon. While politicians are usually magnanimous in their speech, President Loki manages to insult Alligator Loki and gets his hand bitten off in return (a neat nod to MCU Phase 2's motif of characters losing limbs). This sparks a furious battle between the variants. At present, no one knows for sure what became of this Loki candidate.

Hulk Loki

Perhaps the most bizarre-looking of all the Loki variants is one that resembles the Hulk, with greenish-yellow skin and powerful muscles. This version of Loki appears to have curved horns growing directly out of his head rather than adorning a helmet, and has torn clothing indicative of either a recent transformation or a semi-feral existence. The Loki that fans know and love is always seeking power, so perhaps this variant saw the Hulk and decided that he wanted some gamma-irradiated blood of his own. The Hulking Loki appears briefly in the comics when all the different Lokis are gathered together.

Viking Loki

One of the variants, Loki L7803, is a direct nod to a story told by Loki in Mighty Thor. The ancient Viking outfit, including a horned helmet that covers the top half of Loki's face and a cape of green moss, is worn by Loki on the cover of Mighty Thor #6 and features in a Viking-era story retold by the present-day Loki. In the story, a Viking warrior called Bodolf is angered when his prayers to Thor fail to win him victory in battle, and so he prays to Loki instead. Always eager to sabotage his brother, Loki tells Bodolf to drink the blood of a dragon, which will give him the power to defeat Thor in battle. Bodolf does so and becomes strong enough to defy Thor – at the cost of transforming himself into a monster. It has been established in the MCU that the Asgardians visited Midgard during the Viking era and were hailed as gods by the Norsemen, so this Loki variant may have been one that was pruned for meddling centuries ago.

Tour De France Loki

Not all Loki variants want to become the King of Space; Loki L1247 apparently just wanted to be praised for his long-distance cycling. Seen wearing the race leader's yellow jersey, some personalized bike shorts, and a bib with "Team Loki" emblazoned on it, Loki L1247 is also holding the Coupe Omnisports - the trophy given to the winner of the Tour de France. This blue and gold cup made headlines in 2018 when Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas' Coupe Omnisports was stolen. The trophy was never recovered, and Thomas was eventually given a replacement. Perhaps Loki L1247 was the culprit, and stole the Coupe Omnisports so that he could return home bragging that he'd been crowned the greatest cyclist on Midgard.

Trickster Loki

An image of Loki looking at a bearded Loki variant

Marvel's Thor is inspired by Norse mythology, but Vikings weren't the only civilization that had a trickster god. Loki variant L8914 - who has horns, a beard, and what appear to be cloven hoofs instead of feet - bears a resemblance to the Greek god Pan. The son of another trickster, Hermes, Pan is traditionally depicted as a faun with goat legs, a beard and horns, and is the god of the wild, known for his love of nature and music (and also for being incurably lusty). Loki is only a little over a thousand years old, and therefore too young to have been a god to the ancient Greeks, but perhaps this variant modelled his appearance on Pan. He's wearing a loose green suit, a scarf or beads around his neck, and – rather curiously – appears to be wearing one of President Loki's campaign badges.

The Trickster Loki tease pays off in Loki episode 5, "Journey Into Mystery," as the mischievous fellow is one of the nine variants that invades the bowling alley hideout in the Void. Though he's sporting a few post-apocalyptic adornments, the beard and neckwear confirm this is the same trickster from the TVA's holographic file, and also explains why he's wearing a "Vote Loki" badge. Last seen brawling with the other variants.

Frost Giant Loki

Loki might look like an Asgardian, but the events of Thor revealed that he's actually the son of Laufey, the king of the Frost Giants. Loki had always been a bit of a bad boy, but learning that he wasn't Odin's biological son is what truly sent him down a path of villainy. His origins are referenced in Loki episode 2 when Mobius calls him an "ice runt" (in the comics, Loki was drastically undersized for a Frost Giant). Mobius' recap of previous encounters with Loki variants reveals that one of them fully embraced his Frost Giant heritage by proudly wearing his blue skin and red eyes. Perhaps this version of Loki broke away from the timeline when he decided to rule Jotunheim, the home of the Frost Giants, rather than conquering Asgard or Midgard first. This variant also appeared in What If?, demonstrating much more fondness toward his "brother from another mother" than in other timelines.

The Void Variants

An image of all the Loki Variants looking down a hole with President Loki

Alongside President Loki (center) and Trickster Loki (second-from-right) who are discussed above, seven other variants populate the Void world and serve as the President's loyal-ish soldiers. From left to right, there's a hooded Green-Arrow-esque Loki, a horned Jumpsuit Loki covered everywhere but the eyes, a hairier Tall Loki lurking toward the back, Pilot Loki, and Samurai Loki clad in a spiked helmet. To the right of the president, there's a European Conqueror Loki dressed similarly to Ghengis Khan, a Red-Haired Loki who looks like he was pruned straight out of an open mic in Portland, and a chilled-looking Punk-Rocker Loki.

In terms of weapons, Red-Hair Loki has a ball on a chain, Samurai Loki prefers a blade, Green Arrow Loki uses a yellow knife, and Conqueror Loki wields an axe. The remainder use various degrees of nondescript melee weapons scavenged from the ruins of Loki's Void. Pilot Loki is spotted using magic during the free-for-all battle, while the bigger, hairier Tall Loki appears to boast the most raw power. Whether we'll see these rough-around-the-edges variants again remains to be seen.

Is Loki Dead? No, But He Isn't In Thor: Love And Thunder

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Is Loki in Thor: Love and Thunder? No, or at least he isn't unless Taika Waititi, Chris Hemsworth, and Tom Hiddleston are deliberately trolling audiences. All three have been asked about Loki in Thor 4, and have given hilarious confirmation that fans shouldn't expect Tom Hiddleston in Love and Thunder. When speaking to Total Film, Hiddleston said of his possible appearance in the next Thor movie "I literally have no idea. And I’m not even doing an Andrew Garfield! I just don’t know." Waititi and Hemsworth had their own explanation for why Hiddleston was being coy about Loki not being in the film. "He didn't want to be involved." Hemsworth jokingly explained (via Cinemablend) "He said 'I hate all of you, and in particular me (Hemsworth),' and I was like, that's a shame. And that's it." Hemsworth then later added "He's obviously dead to us, as far as friendship goes."

These exceptionally on-brand responses from the actors behind Loki and his merry-making brother Thor, while tongue-in-cheek, do still pretty much confirm Loki won't be in Thor: Love and Thunder. This shouldn't be a surprise though. The Loki that Thor knew is still dead. The Loki L1130 variant that Loki follows isn't the main Loki of Earth-616 who died in Avengers: Infinity War. While Loki L1130 might (and probably will) encounter Thor further down the line, but it would be difficult to bring him into Thor: Love and Thunder. Loki L1130 is currently trapped in an alternate TVA with a Mobius that doesn't recognize him. Breaking out and finding his way back to the rest of the MCU isn't a story arc that can be included as a subplot in the already story-stuffed Thor: Love and Thunder.

Loki Is Getting A Season 2

A folder showing a stamp saying Loki will return in season 2

Despite getting a season 2, Loki was initially slated as a limited series, with only six episodes in a single season to stream on Disney+. However, the show confirmed in its own post-credits sequence that it will be returning for season 2. Loki season 2's release date isn't confirmed, but filming has started. Tom Hiddleston, Owen Wilson, and Gugu Mbatha-Raw will apparently all be reprising their roles. While Disney and Marvel had always claimed Loki would be a single-season deal, the ending of season 1 was a huge cliff-hanger, with Loki trapped in an alternate version of the TVA and Sylvie's fate unknown. If Kang the Conqueror does end up being Phase 4's chief antagonist, it's only Loki that knows of the impending multiversal war Kang intends to wage. Just as Bruce Banner broke the Thanos news to an unaware Iron Man and Doctor Strange, it could be Loki that returns to Earth-616 to inform his once-foes The Avengers that Kang is coming.

Plot details for Loki Season 2 are still completely speculative, but it will no doubt involve more of the timeline-hopping action that made season 1 so well received. It will also likely introduce many more Loki variants to the MCU, especially since movies like No Way Home and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and shows like WandaVision and What If...? have delved even deeper into the alternate realities outside the MCU's Earth-616. Loki isn't in Thor: Love and Thunder, but there's always a chance that something happens in Odinson's latest big-screen adventure that sets up his little half-brother's second Disney+ series. With Thor: Love and Thunder hitting theatres in July 2022, Loki fans might not have that long to wait before their first Loki season 2 clues.

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