Loki is getting his own show on Disney Plus. If you're not sure how he's still alive in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, here's what to know.

Jacob SarkisianJun 8, 2021, 01:53 IST

Tom Hiddlestone plays Loki in the MCU.Marvel Studios

Disney Plus's third MCU TV series, "Loki," is out on Wednesday.
Here's everything you need to know about the character's MCU journey so far to get you up to speed.
We cover everything from "Thor" to "Avengers: Endgame," including how he made his own timeline.

In 'Thor,' Loki learns he is Odin's adopted son and his true father is Laufey of Jotunheim.

Laufey is Loki's real father. Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

In the same movie, Loki seemingly dies by suicide after his plan to destroy Jotunheim is foiled by Thor and Odin.

Loki seemingly dies in "Thor." Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

In an end credits scene, Loki comes into contact with the tesseract for the first time.

Loki is revealed to be alive in the end credits of "Thor." Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

In "The Avengers," Loki attempts to conquer Earth with his Chitauri army, but is stopped by the newly-found superheroes.

Loki is the main villain of "The Avengers." Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

In "Thor: The Dark World," Loki is imprisoned for his crimes on earth, but later accidentally sends Kurse to his mother, who dies.

Loki is imprisoned in "Thor: The Dark World." Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Loki is broken out of prison by Thor to help defeat Malekith, but Loki again seemingly dies.

Loki appears to die in "Thor: The Dark World." Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

At the end of "The Dark World," Loki is revealed to be ruling Asgard by impersonating Odin.

The end scenes of "Thor: The Dark World" reveals that Loki is still alive. Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

In "Thor: Ragnarok," Thor discovers Loki is ruling Asgard and banishes Odin to earth.

In "Thor: Ragnarok," Thor discovers Loki is alive. Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

After the arrival of Hela, Loki winds up on Sakaar where he planned to overthrow the Grandmaster and rule

Cate Blanchett and Jeff Goldblum play Hela and the Grandmaster, respectively. Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Loki and Thor team up to escape Sakaar but Thor anticipates Loki's attempted betrayal and leaves him behind.

Loki tries to betray Thor again, but Thor catches on this time. Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Loki arrives on Asgard and joins the fight against Hela - where he aids in Ragnarok and steals the tesseract.

While helping Thor bring about Ragnarok and destroy Hela, Loki steals the tesseract. Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Loki seems to start a new life as he joins Thor aboard the space craft searching for a new home.

Loki elects to stay with Thor this time instead of running away. Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

In "Avengers: Infinity War," Loki hands over the tesseract - the space stone - to Thanos.

Thanos acquires his second infinity stone - the space stone - from Loki. Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Moments later, Loki is murdered by Thanos.

Thanos kills Loki in the opening scene of "Avengers: Infinity War." Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

In "Avengers: Endgame," the Avengers' time heist goes wrong and the 2012 version of Loki disappears with the tesseract.

Loki steals the tesseract in "Avengers: Endgame," setting up the events of "Loki." Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

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