Tom Hiddleston has confirmed that he will reprise his role as Loki in the upcoming Marvel movie Avengers: Doomsday, marking a significant return for the fan-favorite character. Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live, the actor responded to speculation about Loki’s future, especially after the emotionally charged finale of Loki season 2, which many believed could set the stage for Marvel’s next big ensemble film. When Kimmel suggested that Loki is the one holding the timeline of the MCU, Hiddleston playfully corrected him, saying that Loki still holds it—a subtle but impactful distinction that hints at his ongoing relevance in the multiverse saga.
While Hiddleston remained careful not to reveal any major plot details, he did confirm his presence in Avengers: Doomsday in a signature tongue-in-cheek fashion. When asked if he’d play a major part in the new movie, the actor quipped, “See, this is where I run out of rope, Jimmy. We always do this dance, you and me. I can exclusively tell you… I will be there.” He then went on to explain how the studio’s promotional reveal caught him slightly off guard, with Marvel unexpectedly releasing an image of the cast’s names on the backs of their chairs. Although he joked that he “didn’t know” he was in the movie, he clarified that he was indeed aware—but given Marvel’s notoriously secretive methods, he was just used to operating under tight-lipped conditions.
Tom’s return comes after the dramatic ending of Loki season 2, where his character sacrificed personal freedom to preserve the multiverse. Assuming the role of the new God of Stories, Loki now sits at the center of all timelines, channeling power to prevent chaos after the collapse of the Kang dynasty. This arc not only marked a poignant end to his personal journey but also set up massive stakes for the broader MCU.
Speculation has already begun about how Loki’s powers could shape the events of Avengers: Doomsday, particularly with the introduction of Robert Downey Jr. as Dr. Doom. According to popular theories, the iconic villain might attempt to steal Loki’s newfound powers in an effort to bend the multiverse to his will. Such a conflict would not only pit Doom against one of the MCU’s most beloved anti-heroes, but could also reframe the entire multiversal war arc with Loki at its epicenter once more.
Though plot specifics remain tightly guarded, Tom Hiddleston’s presence in Avengers: Doomsday signals that his role is far from over. After years of transformation from villain to redeemer, Loki’s journey appears to be evolving yet again, this time as a key protector of reality itself.
