X-Men ’97 Renewed for Thrilling Season 3 Ahead of Summer 2026 Season 2 Release
The animated series “X-Men ’97” has been renewed for a third season, as announced at the New York Comic Con. This exciting news comes ahead of the Season 2 release, scheduled for summer 2026. The eagerly anticipated continuation promises more thrilling adventures for fans of the iconic superhero team.
X-Men ’97 Season 3: What to Expect
At the Comic Con, a new trailer showcased tantalizing glimpses from the upcoming seasons. The X-Men face new challenges as they are scattered across time. Notable characters like Wolverine, Cyclops, Jean Grey, Jubilee, and Nightcrawler are trying to reunite from their various time-travel misadventures. Their journey involves returning to the 1990s after being displaced in both the past and future.
Season Recap and Future Possibilities
Season 1 of “X-Men ’97” premiered on Disney+ in March 2024 and concluded its 10-episode run by mid-May. This series continues from where “X-Men: The Animated Series” left off in the 1990s and has received positive feedback from both critics and fans. The storyline kicks off with Magneto taking over the leadership of the X-Men following Professor Charles Xavier’s supposed demise. However, Xavier is later discovered alive among the Shi’ar alien empire, eventually returning to help the team battle Bastion, a powerful Sentinel hybrid.
- Cyclops and Jean Grey find themselves stuck in the distant future of 3960 A.D.
- Other team members, including Rogue, Beast, Nightcrawler, Charles, and Magneto, are stranded in ancient Egypt around 3000 B.C.
- A young Apocalypse makes an appearance during this ancient timeline.
Behind the Scenes
Original series writer Beau DeMayo was terminated before the premiere of Season 1, after completing his work on Season 2. The third season will see Matthew Chauncey, known for his work on “What If?”, taking over the writing duties.
Voice Cast and Characters
| Character | Voice Actor |
|---|---|
| Cyclops | Ray Chase |
| Jean Grey | Jennifer Hale |
| Storm | Alison Sealy-Smith |
| Wolverine | Cal Dodd |
| Morph | JP Karliak |
| Rogue | Lenore Zann |
| Beast | George Buza |
| Gambit | AJ LoCascio |
| Jubilee | Holly Chou |
| Bishop | Isaac Robinson-Smith |
| Magneto | Matthew Waterson |
| Nightcrawler | Adrian Hough |
As the anticipation builds for the new episodes, fans are eager to witness how the X-Men resolve their temporal dilemmas and reunite their formidable forces. The series continues to captivate audiences with its thrilling narratives and complex characters.
