Unraveling 3 Key Marvel Enigmas: A New MCU Theory Emerges

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Loki season 2.

Summary

In Loki season 2, the Multiverse Saga is further developed, offering potential resolutions to past enigmas and establishing connections between different endeavors within Phase 4.

The introduction of OB in Loki season 2 suggests a potential affiliation with Shang-Chi's Ten Rings and Ms. Marvel's bangle, hinting at their possible involvement in Kang the Conqueror's scheme.

The connection between The Marvels and Loki season 2 may shed light on the origins of Ms. Marvel's bangle, with Loki season 2 possibly revealing its secrets and The Marvels further exploring its significance.

A new theory within the MCU suggests that Loki season 2 in Phase 5 may hold the answers to lingering mysteries from previous entries in the Multiverse Saga. Premiering on October 5, 2023, Loki season 2 picks up immediately after the conclusion of season 1 in Phase 4. Tom Hiddleston's Loki navigates through the timelines of the Time Variance Authority (TVA), encountering the past, present, and future while seeking a resolution. To aid in his quest, Loki teams up with Owen Wilson's Mobius and the introduction of Ke Huy Quan's Ouroboros, also known as OB, who plays a crucial role in Loki season 2 and potentially the wider Multiverse Saga.

As well as introducing exciting new characters such as Ouroboros, Loki season 2 has also been expanding on the mythos of Kang the Conqueror, portrayed by Jonathan Majors, who serves as the primary antagonist in the Multiverse Saga. Following the conclusion of Loki season 1, where He Who Remains met his demise, a countless number of Kang variants were unleashed on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). In episode 3 of Loki season 2, a new Kang variant named Victor Timely, a 19th-century inventor, made his appearance. Victor Timely is headed to the TVA to assist in resolving the malfunctioning Temporal Loom. This encounter with Ouroboros is anticipated to bring forth astonishing revelations that could establish connections among several distinct projects in Phase 4 of the MCU.

OB May Have Created Shang-Chi’s Ten Rings & Ms. Marvel’s Bangle

Marvel Studios' Phase 4 faced criticism for its lack of connectivity among projects, with each new installment introducing story elements seemingly unrelated to the overarching narrative. However, a theory presented by Reddit user grootshoot65 suggests that Ouroboros could serve as the missing link, connecting various loose ends. According to the theory, OB might be the creator behind Shang-Chi's enigmatic Ten Rings and Ms. Marvel's mystical bangle, which are two major enigmas of the MCU's Multiverse Saga. This lends support to prevailing theories that posit a connection between Kang the Conqueror, the Ten Rings, and the bangle.

Ke Huy Quan's debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) offered a fresh perspective on Loki's story. It was revealed that the Time Variance Authority (TVA) staff had their memories erased by He Who Remains, with the exception of Ouroboros. As the creator and maintainer of the TVA's equipment, OB's retained memory is crucial for the smooth functioning of the organization. However, some speculate that this could also be a scheme by He Who Remains to monitor the Ten Rings and Ms. Marvel's bangle. Given the significance of these artifacts in Kang the Conqueror's Multiverse Saga plan, further explanations may be provided in Season 2 of Loki.

The Ten Rings & The Bangle Could Be Key To Kang The Conqueror’s Plan

According to the Reddit theory, the Ten Rings and the bangle could potentially play a significant role in repairing the Temporal Loom of the TVA. This is mainly due to the fact that both of these accessories utilize energies that have yet to be fully understood by the MCU inhabitants. Introduced in the 2021 film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, the Ten Rings were originally wielded by Xu Wenwu, also known as the real Mandarin, before Shang-Chi, portrayed by Simu Liu, acquired them for the greater good. In the post-credits scene of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, it was revealed that the Ten Rings had been transmitting a signal across the cosmos; however, the recipient of this signal has yet to be confirmed.

Various theories have pointed out the similarities between the Ten Rings, the bangle, and Kang the Conqueror's Quantum Realm empire in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Loki season 2's OB could serve as the perfect link between all three, considering his affiliation with a variant of Kang the Conqueror. It is possible that OB designed and created the Ten Rings and the bangle for a specific purpose. According to the theory, the Ten Rings, the bangle, and various equipment used by Kang and He Who Remains are "neurokinetic", meaning they are controlled by the user's thoughts. This similarity strongly suggests that they were all created by OB.

The Marvels Will Explore The Bangle, & Could Lead Back To Loki

Iman Vellani made her debut as Kamala Khan, a New Jersey teenager who gains superpowers after her bangle unveils a hidden mutant ability. While the series doesn't delve into the bangle's origins, besides glimpsing it on a blue-arm in 1942, The Marvels, Marvel Studios' upcoming film, is set to explore it further. In this movie, Zawe Ashton portrays the villainous Dar-Benn, who possesses her own bangle. This connection with Ms. Marvel's blue-armed character suggests that the bangles could be of Kree origin, although it remains possible that the Kree acquired them from another source.

The release date for The Marvels is set for November 10, 2023, just one day after the finale of Loki season 2. This timing suggests a close connection between the two projects. If Loki season 2 reveals that Ms. Marvel's bangle has its origins in Ouroboros, this storyline could be further explored in The Marvels. The recent teaser for The Marvels also hinted at a cameo from an Asgardian character. With more episodes of Loki season 2 yet to come, there is ample opportunity to establish connections between Kang the Conqueror, OB, the Ten Rings, and Ms. Marvel's bangle, contributing to the overall connectivity of the MCU's Multiverse Saga.

New episodes of Loki are released on Disney+ every Thursday at 6pm PT/9pm ET.