Marvel’s X-Men ’97 took the world by storm with its nostalgic yet fresh revival of the beloved 1990s animated series. Following the critically acclaimed first season, fans are eagerly awaiting X-Men ’97 Season 2. This article dives into the latest release date speculation, confirmed cast, and plot details for the upcoming season.
X-Men ’97 Season 2 Release Date Speculation
While Marvel Studios has not announced an official release date for X-Men ’97 Season 2, industry insiders and Marvel executives have provided clues. Brad Winderbaum, Marvel Studios’ Head of Streaming, Television, and Animation, confirmed that Season 2 is slated for a 2026 release. This timeline aligns with the production schedule, as the season has been in development since September 2023.
X-Men ’97 Season 2 Confirmed Cast
The voice cast of X-Men ’97 Season 2 is expected to feature many returning actors from Season 1, alongside new additions. The series has been praised for retaining much of the original 1990s cast, blending nostalgia with fresh talent. Here’s a look anticipated voice actors:
- Ray Chase as Cyclops
- Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey
- Alison Sealy-Smith as Storm
- Cal Dodd as Wolverine
- Lenore Zann as Rogue
- George Buza as Beast
- A.J. LoCascio as Gambit
- J.P. Karliak as Morph
- Adrian Hough as Nightcrawler
- Matthew Waterson as Magneto
X-Men ’97 Season 2 Potential Plot
The Season 1 finale left fans with major cliffhangers, setting the stage for an ambitious Season 2. Without spoiling too much, here are the key plot points teased for the upcoming season:
Time-Displaced X-Men: The Season 1 finale saw the X-Men scattered across time. Cyclops and Jean Grey are in 3960 AD with a young Nathan Summers, while Professor X, Magneto, Rogue, Beast, and Nightcrawler are in 3000 BC, encountering a young Apocalypse. This temporal chaos will likely drive multiple storylines.
Apocalypse’s Return: The post-credits scene hinted at Apocalypse’s central role, potentially recruiting new Horsemen. Gambit’s possible resurrection as a villainous zombie-like figure could be a heartbreaking twist, drawing from comic book arcs.
New Mutant Teams: Brad Winderbaum teased the introduction of “two other X teams,” possibly including X-Factor or the New Mutants, expanding the show’s scope.
