LOKI's Final Episode Ends With A Mid-Credits Scene Featuring A HUGE Announcement - SPOILERS

LOKI's Final Episode Ends With A Mid-Credits Scene Featuring A HUGE Announcement - SPOILERS

Today's season finale of Loki once again featured a mid-credits scene, but this one included a huge announcement about what comes next for the MCU, all while teasing the God of Mischief's exciting future.

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By JoshWilding - Jul 14, 2021 01:07 AM EST
Filed Under: Loki

Loki is officially getting a second season. Marvel Studios announced the news in a mid-credits scene during the finale, which was no great surprise when the show ends with a series of major cliffhangers.

Obviously, this is a major piece of news, but the cryptic headline is for those of you who want to be surprised by the stinger. There is only one, and it simply features Loki's case file being stamped with the words "Loki Will Return In Season 2." It's a nice reveal for fans, albeit one that's left us desperate to see where this story is going to head next.

There had been rumblings from the start that Loki was planned as a twelve-episode, two-season story, though Marvel Studios never made it official. We're expecting a press release to drop later today with more details, though it's just as likely Disney will keep us waiting!

One thing we can say for sure is that Loki is essential viewing ahead of movies like Spider-Man: No Way Home, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania.

We'll have a lot more to say about the season finale - titled "For All Time. Always." - as the day goes on, but be sure to let us know your hopes for this second season down in the comments. 
 

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RageDriver2401
RageDriver2401 - 7/14/2021, 1:07 AM
Just watched, great episode! Looking forward to another season!
RokoVII
RokoVII - 7/15/2021, 12:58 AM
@RageDriver2401 - agreed. Its gonna be a wait though but worth it. Btw where is this Loki pic (thumbnail) from??
SonOfAGif
SonOfAGif - 7/14/2021, 1:10 AM
So since Sylvie killed the Peaceful Kang, which film will introduce the definitive Kang the Conqueror? I'm thinking Ant-Man 3.
Repian
Repian - 7/14/2021, 1:38 AM
@SonOfAGif - Maybe in FF, they will be lost in the Quantum realm. So, they come to the time of Rama-Tut. finally, we could see Rama-Tut and the origin of the mutants.
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 7/14/2021, 2:45 AM
@SonOfAGif - I think in Quantumania we will get another Kang (maybe one that sat out the Multiversal war in the Quantum Realm), and then in Avengers 4 we will be getting an evil Kang
ElvenKingSlayer
ElvenKingSlayer - 7/14/2021, 2:53 AM
@Repian - Tell me more about the origin of mutants. Has Rama-Tut a history with Apocalypse?
Repian
Repian - 7/14/2021, 3:06 AM
@bkmeijer - This concludes in Young Avengers. finally, the great Kang will be killed by Ironlad. Although it will be too late to prevent the Secret War.
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 7/14/2021, 3:08 AM
@Repian - could also be that's gonna be yet another version of Kang. He Who Remains did say there are gonna be a lot of version of him coming
Repian
Repian - 7/14/2021, 5:30 AM
@ElvenKingSlayer - Rama-Tut appears in "The Rise of Apocalypse". This story is the origin of Apocalypse.
bazzlefrazzle
bazzlefrazzle - 7/14/2021, 1:11 AM
Great ep. The first of these shows to deliver a satisfying finale. Kept the suspense for more at the end. Some scenes could be shortened just a wee bit. But phew, finally a well-rounded, overall great Marvel project since FFH
ElricReturns
ElricReturns - 7/14/2021, 1:45 AM
@bazzlefrazzle - 100% agreed. I definitely had gripes and nit picks a plenty, but this actually had HUGE stakes and was must see tv. It actually introduced KANG. This is the equivalent of telling Thanos origin story during the finale of Agents of Sheild. This was [frick]ing epic.
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 7/14/2021, 2:53 AM
@ElricReturns - I think AoS is a little less watched than Loki. And since it's a version of Kang, we don't even have had to watch this since he'll most likely be reintroduced in future projects
LedDent
LedDent - 7/14/2021, 7:33 AM
@ElricReturns - I just wanted to log in and applaud another Moorcock fan. Been a reader of the site for years and rarely see any respect given to the originator of the Multiverse theory in fantasy writing. Good on you.
IcePyke
IcePyke - 7/14/2021, 1:12 AM
DaHyro
DaHyro - 7/14/2021, 1:13 AM
I know i’m gonna be in the minority again, but I hatedddd this one. It felt more like setup for other MCU projects than it did a season finale for the LOKI show IMO. I also wasn’t fond of the Jesse Eisenberg-esque Kang variant, and i hope that the other versions are more faithful
ImNotaBot
ImNotaBot - 7/14/2021, 1:21 AM
@DaHyro - WandaVision did a season finale for those characters and a lot of people didn't like that and complained about the lack of setups for the MCU.
I guess you can't please everyone.
DaHyro
DaHyro - 7/14/2021, 1:45 AM
@ImNotaBot - Really? I felt the exact opposite for WV; i felt like it tried too hard to set up other stories. White Vision? don’t worry about it, he’ll actually be explored later. the girl from captain marvel? well, she’s got powers now and nick wants to see her. wanda? well, she was pretty much let off the hook and you’ll see what happens in doctor strange 2.
ElricReturns
ElricReturns - 7/14/2021, 1:53 AM
@DaHyro - WandaVision was a 30 minute cgi fight that baited huge things like the multiverse and interactions with the Foxmen characters and Mephisto and all these cameoes of importance.... then delivered on exactly none of them. We got cgi vision vs vision and Wanda and Agatha talking while cgi whooshes about... they bail on setting up bigger elements in the MCU then focus back up on Wanda and Visions story. Very disappointed.

This... this delivered all literally all the baiting, all the set up. We actually got introduced to a significant new comic threat and watched the Multiverse burst open. The finale of Loki was 100% set up and basically used season 1 of Loki to explain all of this. Brilliant.

Having Loki be an examination of the character is great. Having Loki be an examined of the character while also explaining a new section of the MCU and having massive stakes that will continue Lokis journey going into season 2 is better.
Kadara
Kadara - 7/14/2021, 2:02 AM
@DaHyro - Wait until we get Kang sitting on a chair making threats in the next bunch of movies and TV shows lol! I say that tongue in cheek, I actually really liked Loki and can't wait to see what's next.
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 7/14/2021, 2:54 AM
@DaHyro - I agree it was a lot of setting up, but I actually kinda enjoyed this version of Kang. That might also be because I didn't want THE Kang to be at the end of time, so another version of him is satisfying enough for me
SnideCut
SnideCut - 7/14/2021, 4:50 AM
@DaHyro - Nah, to me, the set up for the MCU felt organic because it directly affected the characters in Loki. To simply relegate the events in the finale as being pure setup is disingenuous.
Deonox
Deonox - 7/14/2021, 10:03 AM
@DaHyro - Your opinion, is your opinion, which is fine. But i thought the episode clearly laid it out. This Kang is one of the more peaceful variants. The one that will come to conquer will have a completely different temperament. Also although I get what you mean about a set up, but this Season wasn't meant to resolve the Loki Story. That will be resolved later on. But i think this season did a fantastic job of explorinf his character and helping him grow. Loki had a chance to get EVERYTHING that he wanted, and he said he wasn't interested in that. Episodes 1-5 were incredibly self contained, so i have all the faith they will resolve his story in season 2
ImNotaBot
ImNotaBot - 7/14/2021, 1:17 AM

The next MCU big bad is here. After this episode i think Kang will show up in a lot of MCU projects, not only Quantumania. I bet he'll stick around until the multiverse war (next avengers movie?)
Conquistador
Conquistador - 7/14/2021, 1:29 AM
@ImNotaBot - Yeah I got the feeling he's going to be the main villain the next couple phases like Thanos.

I was secretly hoping that citadel belonged to Doom though. oh well.
Himura
Himura - 7/14/2021, 1:20 AM
I feel like casual viewers arent going to like this finale much because its pretty lore heavy and being a fan of the source will boost your love for this episode.

But looking at what general audiences want in the MCU product I'm sure some people expect the big finale payoff / set piece.

I'm just glad to see Johnathan Majors in a major project like this. He was amazing in Lovecraft Country.
ElricReturns
ElricReturns - 7/14/2021, 1:55 AM
@Himura - my buddy who isn't into comics hated this episode. Then I explained KANG and what's coming and he's more hyped than me.

This episode was 100% a love letter to comic fans.

I'm ok with that.
Scarilian
Scarilian - 7/14/2021, 2:30 AM
@ElricReturns -
If an episode's only thing to redeem it is set-up and knowledge of the comics, then it was not a good episode.
ElricReturns
ElricReturns - 7/14/2021, 2:38 AM
@Scarilian - you act like this was the series finale for Loki. Watch very many season 1 finales? Tell me what you expected? Tell me how this could have delivered better for you personally and I'll hear you out.

This favors comic fans, but it explained everything. Do you think it was only for comic fans? That's an extreme.

"The only thing to redeem it" lol oh so dramatic.

This was a compotent episode. You just personally didn't like it. Quite being dramatic.
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 7/14/2021, 2:55 AM
@Himura - I liked Majors more in this episode than I did in Lovecraft Country (although he was also great in that, don't get me wrong there)
Himura
Himura - 7/14/2021, 10:09 AM
@ElricReturns - there are plenty of season 1 finales that served as a better conclusion than this did. Don’t get me wrong, I thought it was great but it was a LOT of exposition.

Finales are supposed to focus on ending story arch’s while touching on story threads for the upcoming season, not the other way around.
ElricReturns
ElricReturns - 7/14/2021, 10:15 AM
@Himura - we got a full explanation to the TVA, saw a conclusion to Sylvies revenge arc, saw a new development in Loki and Sylvies relationship with the betrayal which sets the stage for new drama for season 2, we got an entirely new gambit set up for season 2 and further movies, and we got most of all the mysteries of season 1 answered. I'm sure there are a few threads unaddressed, but the show isn't over.

I'm really not sure what more people expected aside from more action.
Himura
Himura - 7/14/2021, 12:13 PM
@ElricReturns - Its because the explanation of what happened in season 1 also happened to be a bunch of exposition for the next season as well. Its the way the story is set up that makes it seem as though this was only half a season. From beginning to end of the season, this pay off was written in mind to solely set up other stuff.

From an MCU standpoint, that's great and all but if I'm someone who has no investment into the shared universe, then does the show still hold up?

That's the problem with some franchises in general (not just the MCU) nowadays. They need to start making a product that can stand on its own merits instead of relying on the shared universe to pick up the missing pieces.
ElricReturns
ElricReturns - 7/14/2021, 1:01 PM
@Himura - well we have to keep in mind the MCU is an experiment. There has never been a shared universe on this scale with multiple franchises interlocking to build a larger narrative. You can't really say anything like "that's the problem with these franchises" because nobody is doing what Marvel is attempting. And now that they have introduced shows with long form story telling mechanics, what Marvel is able to do with building a universe is quite frankly unprecedented.

And the fact that we don't benefit from hindsight yet for what Marvel has even begun with this Multiverse and Kang stuff, we sorta have to hope there is a plan and a reason.

I get what you are saying, and you aren't wrong.
HeavyMetal4Life
HeavyMetal4Life - 7/14/2021, 1:26 AM
He is coming!! The multiverse of madness is here.
Great episode, cant wait to rewatch it. Shit just got real crazy going forward.
Kind of surprised Sylvie betrayed Loki and unleashed Kang, Loki is now basically the soon to be savior of the multiverse.
Conquistador
Conquistador - 7/14/2021, 1:27 AM
J MAJORS CHEWED IT UP!! 🙌🏻

A weird episode, finale even though... At least we know there's a season 2 in the works unlike the others.

Am I alone in finding Sylvie the new Marvel hottie though?
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