X-Men ’97 Returns: Season 2 Release Date and Trailer
While Marvel’s Disney+ shows have seen mixed receptions, X-Men ’97 landed firmly on the winning side with both nostalgia and inventive storytelling. Its first season, arriving in 2024, was warmly received by fans and critics alike.
Now, fans can mark their calendars: X-Men ’97 is set to return to Disney+ on July 1, 2026, with season 2. To build anticipation, Disney has released a trailer showcasing new scenes from the upcoming episodes.
The Story Continues from Last Season’s Cliffhanger
The latest trailer makes clear that season 2 picks up right after the dramatic conclusion of season 1, with the X-Men scattered through different periods in time. According to the official synopsis, the scattered team must fight to regroup and return to their own era, all while facing the formidable villain Apocalypse. Meanwhile, their absence during the ’90s opens the door for new threats to emerge in their world.
Changes Behind the Scenes
The creative team has shifted since the first season. After Beau DeMayo, the original creator, was let go in 2024, writer Matthew Chauncey (What If…?) took over responsibility for season 2. Marvel has also confirmed that work on a third season is underway. Production is handled by Marvel veterans like Brad Winderbaum, Kevin Feige, and Louis D’Esposito.
Voice Cast and Critical Reception
The English voice cast blends veteran and newer actors alike: Ross Marquand voices Professor X, Matthew Waterson as Magneto, Ray Chase as Cyclops, Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey, Alison Sealy-Smith as Storm, Cal Dodd as Wolverine, Lenore Zann as Rogue, and George Buza as Beast. This mix ensures longtime and new fans hear the characters as they remember them—or discover them for the first time.
Since its 2024 premiere, this continuation of the beloved ’90s animated series has drawn widespread praise from audiences and reviewers. It quickly ranked among Disney+’s most-watched original animated series, with its successful formula appealing to both longtime followers and those new to the franchise.
The show continues to attract fans thanks to its compelling plots interlaced with political intrigue and social struggles, strong characterization, and a dash of humor. All the ingredients that made the original X-Men a hit decades ago remain—now with animation that’s more polished than ever before.
