X-Men '97 has become a breakout hit for Marvel, winning over both critics and fans. The animated series currently holds a 99% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and was the fifth most-watched show on Disney+, surpassing a billion minutes viewed.

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What is X-Men '97 about?

The show is a revival of the beloved 90s series X-Men: The Animated Series. It follows the X-Men, now led by Scott Summers (Cyclops) and mentored by Magneto, who has taken over following the death of Charles Xavier.

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The first season aired in 2024 and features an ensemble voice cast including Ray Chase, Jennifer Hale, Alison Sealy-Smith, Cal Dodd, J. P. Karliak, and Lenore Zann.

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When is season 2 coming out?

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In a recent interview with Collider, Marvel Studios executive Brad Winderbaum revealed that the second season is currently in development and will premiere in 2026.

"Season 2 of X-Men ‘97 is going to be in ‘26. We're working on it now. It's exciting. That world of the ‘90s is just… Honestly, Steve, I can't believe they let me make it. I grew up at Marvel, as you know, clocked a lot of time here, and I feel like I used a lot of currency to revive this thing that I loved watching after school. So, the fact that we get to play in that universe with those actors is honestly why I went into this business in the first place," Winderbaum shared.

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Fans of the X-Men will have to wait until 2026 to see the next chapter of their favourite superhero team.

The first season of X-Men '97 is currently streaming on Disney+.

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