One of the notable features of Marvel movies is its approach to crafting films that connect to the overarching narrative of other upcoming entries in the franchise. The newly released season of Loki provided extensive insights into the Time Variance Authority and its intricate involvement in the multiverse saga. And with it came a barrage of fan theories that connected the series to the upcoming Marvel releases, including Avengers: Secret Wars and Deadpool 3 starring Ryan Reynolds. 

The finale episode of Loki season 2 further exacerbated the existing rumors to another level. After causing so much unrest among fans, Tom Hiddleston finally responded to the speculations regarding Deadpool and Avenger‘s connection to Loki.

Tom Hiddleston on Loki’s connection to Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool 3 

Hiddleston made a pit stop in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and coyly responded to the rumors, keeping the cards close to his chest. Hiddleston shared that he was aware of Deadpool 3 being in the making and was “thinking of all the answers” he could give to the theories. The actor then shifted gears and, out of nowhere, started talking about Ryan Reynolds’ football team, Wrexham AFC. 

Jimmy Fallon also asked Hiddleston whether Loki’s time-slipping abilities could bring back other Marvel characters in the franchise, touching on the Avengers: Secret Wars connection. To which the 42-year-old replied saying that though Loki’s time-slipping abilities enable him to travel back and forth the loop, he was not sure if “other characters can time-slip”. Nevertheless, the numerous clues and potential ties hint at Deadpool 3 and Secret Wars being set up for a significant role in the narrative, even with the absence of Loki, played by Tom Hiddleston. 

Recently, Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man rumors added another layer to the deluge of speculations and fan theories for Deadpool 3, Secret Wars and Loki’s connection. 

Deadpool, Loki, and Spider-Man being a part of the multiverse saga

Loki season two showcased how the Time Variance Authority would now be seeking the best versions of Marvel heroes to fight the variant of Kangs. And Deadpool 3 will follow the same narrative with Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine. After the news about Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine and Toby McGuire’s Spider-Man being a part of the upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars, surfaced, the connection between the franchises became even more prominent. 

An update from MyTimeToShine on X (formerly Twitter), suggested that the Time Variance Authority would be recruiting McGuire’s Spider-Man for the company against Kangs as well. This, along with the complex timeline in Loki’s newly released season, strongly hints at the expansion of the story in the upcoming threequel starring Ryan Reynolds. Though Tom Hiddleston refused to shed light on the connection of Loki with Deadpool 3, the puzzle pieces will fall into place with the July 2024 release. 

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