Skip to main content

A major Loki character holds the key to Deadpool's MCU arrival

Full spoilers for Loki season 1, Avengers 3, and Avengers 4 follow. Potential spoilers for Loki season 2 are also discussed.

Ever since Deadpool 3 was officially announced as a Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movie, fans have theorized as to how the wisecracking superhero will make the jump to the money-spinning franchise.

Well, wonder no more, because it sounds like a major character from Loki's TV show will play an integral role in how Deadpool (and Wolverine) will make their MCU debuts.

According to multiple Marvel leakers, including DanielRPK and CanWeGetSomeToast, Owen Wilson's Agent Mobius will have a big role in Deadpool 3. In fact, the whole Time Variance Authority (TVA) will have a major say in how The Merc With a Mouth's first proper MCU outing will play out, although nobody knows plot specifics at this time.

Tom Hiddleston and Owen Wilson as Loki and Mobius in Loki episode 1

Agent Mobius might be branching out into other MCU projects. (Image credit: Marvel/Disney)

Still, it makes total sense why Agent Mobius and the TVA will play major roles – if the rumor is true – in the forthcoming superhero movie.

For starters, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has already explained that Loki season 2 will directly connect all three phases of the MCU's Multiverse Saga (per Marvel.com). That includes Deadpool 3, which will either bookend Marvel Phase 5 or begin Marvel's Phase 6 slate.

Kang the Conqueror – the MCU's next primary villain – was also first introduced in Loki episode 6, aka the last entry in the show's first season. So it's unsurprising that Loki's second season will play a significant part in shaping the Multiverse Saga's overarching narrative.

But there's far more to the connection between Deadpool 3 and Loki's TV show than simply Kang's MCU arrival. The TVA (and Agent Mobius) were the division that oversaw the MCU's Sacred Timeline, pruning any branching timelines that might have directly impacted it, and preventing any of the infinite number of universes from colliding with the MCU. These incidents are referred to as Nexus events and occur when an individual tampers with the Sacred Timeline via their actions. In Loki's case, this was stealing the Tessaract in 2012 during the Avengers' time heist, which took place in 2023 during Avengers: Endgame, thus changing his entire MCU arc, including his death in Avengers: Infinity War.

The death of He Who Remains, one of Kang's multiversal variants, in Loki's season 1 finale on Disney Plus, resulted in the breaking down of barriers between the Marvel multiverse's many timelines. Subsequently, the Sacred Timeline no longer exists and characters from across the Marvel multiverse are free to cross over into the MCU.

Deadpool gasps at the camera in 2018's Deadpool movie

Yes, we're shocked about Mobius' potential appearance in Deadpool 3, too. (Image credit: Fox Studios)

This is where Deadpool 3 factors in. If Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman's original incarnations of Deadpool and Wolverine bleed over into the MCU – and the smart money says this will be the case – they'll present a major problem for the TVA. Why? Because they're time variants, i.e. individuals who aren't supposed to exist in the MCU, but who have crossed over from Fox's now defunct X-Men universe. Be sure to read our guide on how to watch the X-Men movies in order for more details on that obsolete film franchise.

While Sylvie, one of Loki's variants, is to blame for the Sacred Timeline's breakdown – remember, she killed He Who Remains in the MCU Phase 4 TV series – it's Mobius who is likely to be the culprit for Deadpool (and Wolverine) entering the MCU.

Based on what we know about Loki season 2, the god of mischief and Mobius will try to prevent time fully breaking down as a result of Sylvie's season 1 actions. Unfortunately for Loki, it seems he might not be completely useful in the battle to save the Sacred Timeline and stop Kang from conquering the multiverse. A first trailer for Loki season 2 was shown during Marvel's D23 Expo 2022 presentation, which confirmed the trickster god will be affected by a glitching illness. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse fans will already know why this is happening to him.

Anyway, if Loki struggles to (literally) hold himself together, it may fall to Mobius to save the multiverse. And you already know he'll want to do so, what with him being a big player in the TVA.

However, if he's unsuccessful in doing so, his actions could inadvertently pave the way for Deadpool and Wolverine to cross over into the MCU. That would be a fantastic way of setting Deadpool 3's story up, with the pair causing havoc across the MCU as Mobius and the TVA try to stop them. Hey, Deadpool already messed with his own timeline in Deadpool 2 – the film's mid-credits scene is proof of that – so he has form for tinkering with chronological events.

If we're right in our assumptions, Mobius will have a big say in how Deadpool 3's plot plays out. We don't have insider information on either project, so don't take any of this as gospel. But, if this ends up being correct, we'll accept any plaudits that come our way.

For more Marvel-based content, read our spoiler-free Black Panther: Wakanda Forever review. Alternatively, find out how to watch the Marvel movies in order, or read about the best Disney Plus shows, which include a number of Marvel TV series.



Source: TechRadar
Labels:

Popular posts from this blog

Apple and Meta Reportedly Discussed AI Partnership for iOS 18

Apple has held discussions with Meta about integrating the Facebook owner's AI model into iOS 18 as part of its Apple Intelligence feature set, according to a report over the weekend. Meta launched Llama 2, its large language model, in July 2023, and in April, the company released the latest versions of its AI models, called Llama 3 . The Wall Street Journal reports that the two longtime rivals have held talks about offering Meta's model as an additional option to OpenAI's ChatGPT. The paywalled report notes that the discussions haven't been finalized and could fall through. As part of Apple Intelligence, Apple has announced a partnership with OpenAI that will allow Siri to access ChatGPT directly in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia to provide better responses in relevant situations. Using ChatGPT will be optional, so users with concerns about the technology can abstain and still make use of Apple's own new AI features. Speaking at WWDC 2024, Apple's
Read more

Here Are the macOS Sequoia Features Intel Macs Won't Support

When Apple released macOS Monterey in 2021, some key features required a Mac with Apple silicon. The same scenario played out with macOS Ventura in 2022, and then again the following year with the release of macOS Sonoma. With macOS Sequoia set to arrive in the fall, which new features can Intel Mac owners expect to be unavailable to them this time around? Apple says that macOS Sequoia is compatible with the same Macs as macOS Sonoma, but Apple's fine print reveals that certain new features won't work on Intel machines. If you're still on an Intel Mac, here's what you won't have access to. Apple Intelligence Apple Intelligence , a deeply integrated, personalized AI feature set for Apple devices that uses cutting-edge generative artificial intelligence to enhance the user experience, won't be available on Intel Macs. Apple says the advanced features require its M1 chip or later, so if your Mac was released before November 2020, you're out of luck. T
Read more

iPhone 16 Pro Models to Adopt 'M14' Advanced Samsung OLED Panels for Improved Brightness and Lifespan

The upcoming iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be the first Apple smartphones to adopt Samsung's high performance "M14" OLED display panel, claims a new report coming out of South Korea. According to ETNews , Samsung's "M" series of OLED panels are made for flagship smartphones, while "14" refers to the number of high-performance materials used to produce them. "M14" is the first series of its kind, and the panel is said to have been developed to deliver superior brightness and longevity. Samsung has reportedly placed orders for the M14 materials and is preparing to mass produce the displays in the second half of the year for Apple's iPhone 16 Pro models. Google's Pixel 9 smartphone is the only other device that is expected to adopt the high-performance displays in 2024. A previous report out of China claimed that this year's ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ models will feature up to 1,200 nits of typical SDR brightness – a 20%
Read more

Apple Boosts A18 Chip Orders in Anticipation of High iPhone 16 Demand

Apple is said to have upped its order of next-generation chips from TSMC to between 90 million and 100 million units, following heightened demand expectations for its iPhone 16 series. Last year's initial chip order volume for the iPhone 15 series launch is believed to have been in the region of 80-90 million units, suggesting Apple is anticipating higher demand for its 2024 devices, according to Taiwanese outlet CTEE . The arrival of Apple Intelligence in iOS 18 is expected to boost initial sales of the devices. One of the reasons is that Apple Intelligence requires at least an iPhone 15 Pro to run, which means owners of last year's iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will miss out on Apple's new AI features unless they upgrade to an iPhone 15 Pro or plump for one of the iPhone 16 models. Last year, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus were equipped with the A16 Bionic chip – the same chip that was in the iPhone 14 Pro models – whereas the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max f
Read more