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- So, yeah, I would always say, if you haven't watched it, go and do so, and, if you haven't watched it before Doomsday, go and watch it again,
Marvel star Tom Hiddleston has addressed whether fans need to stream his standalone series Loki on Disney+ before watching Avengers: Doomsday, according to an exclusive interview published by TechRadar on July 21, 2026.
Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled for release in cinemas worldwide on December 18, 2026, featuring a massive ensemble cast that includes Hiddleston’s character. The actor, who has played Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe since 2010, was part of the initial 27-strong cast announcement in March 2025 and made a brief appearance in the official trailer released by Marvel.
Speaking to TechRadar during a promotional interview for his National Geographic docudrama Pompeii: Out of Time, Hiddleston declined to confirm whether viewing the Disney+ series is mandatory to understand the plot of Avengers: Doomsday. However, the actor strongly encouraged audiences to watch the program.
I always say that people need to watch Loki,
Hiddleston expressed pride in the Disney+ show, stating that he poured his whole soul into the project. He noted that the series places the character in a new context by removing him from time and his reality, confronting him with self-destructive patterns and giving him the capacity to shape his own destiny.
Streaming Context and Character Arc
The actor reflected on the evolution of his role across the franchise, contrasting the apparent conclusion of the Odinson saga in Avengers: Infinity War with the thematic exploration found in the streaming series. According to Hiddleston, the standalone show focuses on identity, purpose, and belonging, alongside explorations of time and perception.
While the second and final season of Loki concluded its broadcast run prior to the upcoming film’s release cycle, the actor suggested that viewers revisit the program.
So, yeah, I would always say, if you haven’t watched it, go and do so, and, if you haven’t watched it before Doomsday, go and watch it again,
Upcoming Release Details
Avengers: Doomsday became available on Disney+ and Hulu on July 23, 2026. Meanwhile, Marvel Studios continues to keep precise plot details for Avengers: Doomsday under wraps ahead of the December theatrical premiere.