Ke Huy Quan has proven to be a truly welcome addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe after his charming debut as Ouroboros aka OB in the premiere episode of Loki Season 2. But is it possible that the TVA technician’s adorably quirky personality is hiding a sinister motive? A new MCU theory suggests that OB is actually a villain who could play a larger role in the upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars!
OB has already proven to be an important part of the TVA since his debut in the Loki Season 2 premiere. After helping fix Loki’s time-slipping, he also built the Throughput Multiplier that would have prevented the Temporal Loom from exploding in Episode 4. On the other hand, there are speculations that Ke Huy Quan’s character is way too smart to simply be left to repairs and could be a more important figure in the future of the MCU.
MCU Theory: Is OB Actually The Beyonder?
A Reddit theory purports that OB or one of his Variants will eventually be revealed to be the Beyonder, a powerful entity whose abilities go beyond most of the MCU characters.
“Was rewatching Episode 5 of Loki last night and had a fun thought – what if Ouroboros or a variant of him that we haven’t met yet is going to be our ‘Beyonder’, and the events of Secret Wars are him playing out a sci-fi fantasy of his own design after Kang is defeated?” the Redditor wrote.
“He’s a seemingly very accomplished theoretical physicist who was able to decipher science generations beyond him and create the TemPad in 19 months, so who knows what he could accomplish once he has access to future tech. Plus his love of sci-fi mixed with his apparent inability to write a story people like might lead him to go off the chain a bit,” it continues.
It’s an intriguing theory that suggests OB is capable of so much more than what fans initially anticipated. Moreover, if the speculations prove to be true, it would mean Ke Huy Quan will be back in more MCU projects in the future. But before anything else, it is important to understand the Beyonder.
Who is the Beyonder in Marvel Comics?
The Beyonder is a malevolent character featured in the Secret Wars comic book series. Possessing immense power, he becomes captivated by the superheroes and supervillains of Earth. He assembles a disparate group, including the Avengers, X-Men, and Doctor Doom, and transports them to a battleground called Battleworld, where they engage in combat with the promise of fulfilling the desires of the victorious side.
This isn’t the first time that people have come up with theories about OB. For instance, a fan theory proposed the notion that the glasses could serve as a deliberate misdirection, creating the illusion of Ke Huy Quan’s character appearing more ordinary, mortal, or human. It is even suggested that OB himself may have adopted this guise for a specific purpose at some point.
For now, it looks like OB is just another important friend to Loki and an integral figure in the TVA. Still, there are speculations that Ouroboros has a higher purpose in the future of the MCU and might become one of the franchise’s recurring characters. So is he someone who will help save the world or has he been playing with the heroes for his own selfish purpose? Will we see more of Ke Huy Quan in the future? Perhaps the truth will be revealed in Loki Season 2 Episode 6, which is set to premiere on Disney+ on November 9, 2023.
