Every Loki Season 2 Episode 3 MCU Easter Egg & Reference
This article contains spoilers for Loki, season 2, episode 3. Loki season 2, episode 3 delivered a tense episode with plenty of Easter eggs and references to the wider MCU to fans ponder. Loki season 2 finally introduced Victor Timely, a variant of Kang first revealed in the post-credits scene of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Played once again by Jonathan Majors, Victor Timely is becoming an important character, especially after the end of Loki season 2, with episode 3 entering the final three episodes of the series. With the inclusion of Timely in Loki season 2, episode 3 contains many Easter eggs from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including a reference to Ultron being replaced by Loki by Miss Minutes. From broader mentions of the state of the MCU multiverse to hints and teases about other Kang variants, Loki has continued to provide countless broader connections to other elements of the universe Marvel Studios is vast. That said, here are all the references, Easter eggs, and links to other Marvel properties found in Loki season 2, episode 3, “1893.”
Marvel Studios’ New Intro Theme
A frequent occurrence related to Easter eggs found in Marvel’s various Disney+ shows is the Marvel Studios logo. In Loki season 2, episode 3, this trend continues. While the Marvel Studios presentation doesn’t offer anything new visually, the fanfare that usually accompanies it has been changed. Instead of the usual heroic theme composed by Michael Giacchino, the music played over the Marvel Studios logo is more reminiscent of an old-fashioned band. The fanfare version is used to reflect the earlier time period in which Loki season 2, episode 3 takes place, likewise setting the tone for the Easter eggs that follow.
Loki & Mobius’ Dialogue Foreshadows Victor Timely
Victor Timely and his temporal career archetype in Loki Season 2 Upon leaving TVA and arriving in Chicago in 1868, Loki and Mobius discuss why Ravonna Renslayer chose this specific time and place to visit. In this speech, Loki asks “Any major figure arises from here?” This question is posed as Loki and Mobius stand beneath the open window of Victor Timely’s house, foreshadowing his eventual appearance in the episode and the notable figure of a Kang variant arising from the time period.
Loki References Iron Man 3’s Chinese Theater Scene
In Loki season 2, episode 3, Loki and Mobius explore the Chicago World’s Fair. At one point, the duo are shown leaving the Chinese theater synonymous with Los Angeles after unsuccessfully trying to find Ravona Renslayer. Although the Chinese Theater is a famous landmark in the real world, the location also appeared in Iron Man 3. In the Phase 2 movie, Happy Hogan was injured by an Extremis soldier at the Chinese Theater location to which Loki Part 2 drew subtle connections.
Loki Season 2 Has An Easter Egg To A Forgotten MCU Norse God
Also present at the Chicago World’s Fair in Loki season 2, episode 3 is a section on Norse mythology. While admiring the Norse statues, Loki and Mobius witness sculptures of Thor, Odin, and a third god named Balder. In Norse mythology, Balder is often depicted as the brother of Thor and son of Odin. Only in modern popular stories and iterations has Loki been changed to represent Thor’s brother, with Loki Part 2 mocking this fact as the MCU essentially replaced the Norse story of Balder equals Loki with a sarcastic comment from the God of Mischief: “Why” did they include Balder? No one had even heard of him.
Loki Season 2 References Ant-Man’s Family History
As Loki and Mobius follow the artists’ schedule of performances at the Chicago World’s Fair, they notice the timeless wonders of Victor Timely. While this is an Easter egg itself, another egg can be spotted above it. Another artist at the fair is named Ferdinand Lang, definitely related to Scott Lang from the MCU. Given that Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania debuted with Kang the Conqueror and the first look at Loki in Part 2 in the film’s post-credits scene, it’s hard to imagine Lang’s name as a coincidence .
Victor Timely’s Temporal Marvels
Through Victor Timely’s Loki season 2, episode 3 has a lot of fun with Easter eggs. One of them includes the name of the Timely exhibition at the Chicago World’s Fair. The timely demonstration was called “Victor Timely’s Temporary Wonders.” While this is an Easter egg for TVA’s time loom and the overall theme of time in Loki, the use of the word “Wonder” is a not-so-subtle reference to the series in which Loki belong to. Any other word could be used to describe a wonderful occasion, but Loki screenwriter Eric Martin chose to tip his hat to the studio he works for.
Loki’s Soundtrack Is Referenced Before Victor Timely’s Show
As Loki and Mobius wait for Timely’s performance to begin, a band can be seen performing on stage. The music played by the band is the classic version of Loki’s “Green Theme”, one of the most recognizable pieces in Natalie Holt’s Loki Season 1 music. This is a great Easter egg for the show’s music because it captures Loki’s mood while also providing an additional twist based on the episode’s 1893 setting.
Loki Season 2’s Chicago World’s Fair References Rama-Tut
One of the most popular Kang variants in Marvel Comics is Rama-Tut, a version of Nathaniel Richards who traveled back in time to become the Egyptian pharaoh. Rama-Tut also appears in the ending scene of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Thus, Loki season 2, episode 3 refers to the Egyptian variant of Kang. When Victor Timely is chased in the fair, he hides in the middle of an ancient Egyptian exhibit. This is a subtle reference to the Egyptian Kang variant that Majors has depicted in the past and effectively foreshadows other, more powerful versions of the Kang.
Victor Timely’s Laboratory Is Decorated With Asian Symbols
A scene from season 2 of Loki takes place in Victor’s laboratory at the Chicago Fair with Miss Minutes and Ravonna. On two separate objects from the laboratory, Asian symbols are the overall decoration. While it’s unclear what specific language these symbols represent, they could serve as a connection to the Asian world of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. The MCU has long theorized that Shang-Chi’s rings have some connection to Kang, which the Asian symbols found in Loki season 2 could be a subtle nod to .
Loki Season 2 References Season 1’s Director
Near the end of Loki Season 2, Episode 3, Ravonna and Victor Timely boarded a train that took them to Timely’s actual lab. The ship is named SS Herron, a reference to an important character in season 1 of Loki. Every episode of Loki season 1 is directed by Kate Herron. Although not involved in the production of Season 2, SS Herron is a touching and subtle way for the Loki team to pay tribute to someone who was an integral part of the visual language, style and tone of series.