The first season of Marvel Animation’s X-Men ’97 found the right mix of nostalgia and discontent and became an instant hit. Following a season finale full of cameos and cliffhangers, the wait for Season 2–originally set for 2025--got a little longer following the dismissal of showrunner Beau DeMayo as the studio made some changes to the new season’s story. If the first look at the sophomore season of the revival, unveiled at New York Comic Con, is anything to go by, it was time well spent.
The first trailer for X-Men ’97 Season was shown twice at NYCC and was not intended to be released to the public just yet; however, a fan in attendance recorded it and shared it on X and fans of the show are certain to be glad he did.
Apocalypse is front and center in the trailer, indicating that DeMayo‘s plan to adapt “Age of Apocalypse” for the second season remained intact after Matthew Chauncey replaced him. The first look also reveals what became of Cyclops, Jean, and the rest of the time-displaced X-Men, while also showing that those left behind have teamed up with some surprising allies. Omega Red, X-Factor, Danger and Polaris all popped up in the trailer as well, expanding the roster of characters and potential stories which is necessary for a story that remains told at a breakneck pace.
Season 2 of X-Men ’97 will stream on Disney Plus Summer 2026!
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