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Loki Watch Order in the correct order

How to watch Loki in order within the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Last updated: July 7 2026

Written by: ChronoAlice

Loki is Marvel's most beloved anti-hero, and his Disney+ series expanded the MCU in thrilling new directions by introducing the multiverse, the Time Variance Authority, and variants of everyone's favourite God of Mischief.

Tom Hiddleston's Loki has been a fan favourite since Thor (2011), and the character's Disney+ series gave him the solo spotlight he'd always deserved. The two-season run not only told a gripping personal story but also laid the groundwork for the MCU's multiverse saga, making Loki essential viewing for any Phase 4 and beyond fan.

🕐 Release Order

For the best experience, watch Loki's MCU appearances in release order before diving into the series. Key context comes from Thor, The Avengers, Thor: The Dark World, and Avengers: Endgame.

  1. Thor (2011) — Loki's debut as a complex villain
  2. The Avengers (2012) — Loki leads the Chitauri invasion
  3. Thor: The Dark World (2013) — Loki as an uneasy ally
  4. Thor: Ragnarok (2017) — Loki's redemption arc begins
  5. Avengers: Infinity War (2018) — A pivotal moment for Loki
  6. Avengers: Endgame (2019) — The variant Loki escapes with the Tesseract
  7. Loki Season 1 (Disney+, 2021) — The TVA and the Sacred Timeline
  8. Loki Season 2 (Disney+, 2023) — Time slipping and a universe-altering finale

The story chronology aligns with the release order — the variant Loki's journey at the TVA picks up directly from his escape in Endgame.

📖 Story Chronology

The Loki series follows the variant Loki who escaped with the Tesseract during the Endgame time heist. This is a separate timeline from the Loki who died in Infinity War.

  1. Thor through Endgame — The main timeline Loki's journey (2011–2019)
  2. Avengers: Endgame — The variant Loki branches off with the Tesseract (2019)
  3. Loki Season 1 — Captured by the TVA, discovers his destiny (2021)
  4. Loki Season 2 — Time slipping, saving the multiverse (2023)

Which Order Should You Choose?

Watch in release order. At minimum, watch Thor, The Avengers, and Avengers: Endgame before starting the Loki series — these provide the essential character and story context. Loki Season 2's finale is one of the MCU's most emotionally powerful moments, and its impact is maximised by watching the full character arc from his very first appearance in Thor.

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