More than a year ago, Loki’s journey in the Marvel Cinematic Universe seemed to reach its perfect conclusion. After dodging an early plan to kill him off in Phase 2, Thor’s adopted brother completes a transformation from villain to reluctant hero, sacrificing his freedom to save countless lives. But his story didn’t stop there.

In Loki Season 2, we saw him ascend to an entirely new role as the God of Stories, sitting on a throne at the center of the multiverse. This heartbreaking twist tied together his entire character arc, even fulfilling Odin’s prophecy of Loki ruling from a throne.

While there’s no sign of a third season, his return feels inevitable, especially with the Multiverse Saga heading for its big finale. One of the more surprising hints about Loki’s future may come from What If…? Season 3. Tom Hiddleston didn’t appear as his main Loki,...