Loki Season 2's Mind-Blowing X-Men Surprise Leaves Fans in Awe Weeks After Latest MCU Mutants Movie News

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Loki Season 2, Episode 1, "Ouroboros."

Summary

In Loki Season 2, a door leading to the Temporal Loom is introduced, which shares similarities with the door seen in Fox's X-Men franchise. This potential X-Men reference has sparked fan speculation about its importance and possible connection to the upcoming MCU mutants movie and the events of Loki Season 2.

The intentional teasing and hidden details found in the MCU suggest that the X-Men reference in question holds importance and may indicate the introduction of X-Men variations within the TVA and the broader MCU timeline. With Loki season 2 in full swing, fans have already been buzzing about a clear and brief X-Men reference, pointing towards the imminent reboot of mutants in the MCU. In episode 1 of Loki season 2, there is a lot to uncover as Loki grapples with navigating through time, shifting between what appears to be the past, present, and future of the TVA, all while figuring out how to confront the looming threat of Kang. The episode introduces a multitude of new characters, plotlines, and manipulations within the TVA, with the Temporal Loom being the most prominent addition, showcased towards the climax of the episode.

Several Loki Easter eggs can already be found, but one of the most highly anticipated is the shot of the door that leads to the Temporal Loom. As Loki, Mobius, and O.B. hurry towards the Loom, they enter a large red door that bears a striking resemblance to the one that leads to Cerebro in Fox's X-Men franchise. After news broke that writer pitches are open for a Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) mutants movie, the significance of this door is now a lingering question. A comparison of the two doors, posted side by side by X-Men Updates via X/Twitter, has sparked passionate responses from fans, who are clearly going crazy over it.

The X-Men reference is obvious and did not escape the notice of a vast number of viewers, including @ErikSalloum, who immediately recognized the similarities. The door prominently features a large X with a circle in the middle and even opens in an identical manner to Cerebro in the X-Men franchise.

Some fans, such as @FinesttCartier, were hoping to see the X-Men right after the door opened. Rumors suggest that Mobius might appear in Deadpool 3, so it's possible that the X-Men could also make an appearance in Loki. This could potentially set up the events that lead to their appearance in Deadpool 3.

@Mar_DC767620022 highlights that the MCU rarely includes anything that isn't a deliberate hint or Easter egg. The door is definitely a deliberate reference, but the extent of its significance within the show is still uncertain.

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What The Cerebro Door Could Mean In Loki

With the current hype surrounding the inclusion of MCU X-Men, it's no wonder Marvel is eager to tease the arrival of the mutants. It appears that Loki Season 2 is laying the groundwork for the upcoming movie, which will heavily feature the X-Men characters from Fox. The introduction of the door could indicate the presence of X-Men variants within the TVA, especially considering the episode's frequent references to memory manipulation – a skill that Professor X is undoubtedly proficient in.

It is theorized that the Temporal Loom's room could potentially be Cerebro itself, or at least derived from it. Serving as a means to locate Mutants, Kang and the TVA may have utilized this space to identify mutant variants prior to erasing them from their respective timelines. Undoubtedly, this would encompass the presence of Fox's X-Men variants, as the newly formed divergent timelines mark their reintroduction into the MCU timeline, with the Loki series potentially serving as the starting point.