X-Men '97
X-Men '97
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X-Men '97

"New episodes. New era."

8.7
Yr 2024
Status Returning Series
Animation Action & Adventure Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Your Verdict
Unrated

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Series Brief

Overview

The X-Men, a band of mutants who use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them, are challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future.

Status

Latest

  • Seasons 3 and 4 release timing confirmed — reported August 6, 2026
  • X-Men '97 confirmed for Season 3 and Season 4 — July 24, 2026
  • New Season 3 villains revealed — July 24, 2026 (collider.com)
  • Season 4 confirmed in development — July 24, 2026
Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 93 /100

X-Men '97 debuted to widespread critical acclaim, hailed as both a brilliant continuation of the classic 1990s animated series and one of the finest adaptations of the franchise to date. Reviewers praised its sharp animation style, which blends vintage aesthetics with modern flair, alongside an electric score and mature storytelling. Outlets frequently noted that while it honors the nostalgia of the original cartoon, the writing goes further by introducing deeper character arcs, tackling weighty themes, and standing apart from typical MCU storytelling formulas.

While critical consensus was overwhelmingly glowing—with several commentators calling it one of the standout television series of the year—minor criticisms were occasionally raised. A few reviewers felt early episodes dragged with sappy melodrama and heavy exposition, while family-focused outlets cautioned that its mature stakes make it slightly more intense than traditional children's programming. Overall, however, it cleared high expectations to emerge as a major triumph.

“one of the best adaptations ever of this iconic Marvel franchise”

“one of the most thrilling shows on television”

“This outstanding series deals with lots of big issues, while still remaining a rollicking good time.”

“incompatible it feels with the military-industrial complex of the MCU”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Disney Plus
US • CA • UK
Why fans love it

This 2024 sequel series revisits the classic struggle of mutants fighting for acceptance in a society that fears their abilities. By leaning into the core themes of discrimination and the complexities of finding a place in an evolving world, the show grounds its action in a recognizable human conflict. It functions as both a continuation of an established narrative and a self-contained story about a team handling a volatile new future.

The animation style captures the kinetic energy inherent in comic book adaptations, moving beyond simple superhero tropes to examine the internal dynamics of the team. Performances like the one from Cal Dodd anchor the high-stakes sci-fi elements in genuine emotional frustration and intensity. It succeeds by balancing large-scale mutant powers with a consistent focus on the personal lives of characters who remain outcasts even when they are busy saving the day.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 25
Longest run 16 eps
Catherine Disher
Catherine Disher
as Val Cooper (voice)
11 episodes
Terri Douglas
Terri Douglas
as Additional Voices (voice)
16 episodes
Robin Atkin Downes
Robin Atkin Downes
as Additional Voices (voice)
12 episodes
Scott Menville
Scott Menville
as Additional Voices (voice)
6 episodes
Arthur Ortiz
Arthur Ortiz
as Additional Voices (voice)
7 episodes
Michael Ralph
Michael Ralph
as Additional Voices (voice)
9 episodes
Kaitlyn Robrock
Kaitlyn Robrock
as Additional Voices (voice)
4 episodes
Matthew Wood
Matthew Wood
as Additional Voices (voice)
15 episodes
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Shelby Young as Additional Voices (voice) 6 episodes Gil Birmingham as Forge (voice) 9 episodes Christine Uhebe as Nina Da Costa (voice) 3 episodes Kimberly Woods as Shard (voice) 1 episode Asher Lewis as Horror Movie Male (voice) 1 episode Gavin Hammon as Bolivar Trask (voice) 3 episodes Michelle McMillan as Horror Movie Female (voice) 1 episode Alyson Court as Abscissa (voice) 1 episode Abby Trott as Spiral (voice) 1 episode Anniwaa Buachie as Digital Alarm (voice) 1 episode David Errigo Jr. as Banshee / Leech (voice) 4 episodes Helen Sadler as Additional Voices (voice) 7 episodes Eric Bauza as Mastermold / Prime Sentinels (voice) 5 episodes Chris Potter as Cable (voice) 10 episodes Lawrence Bayne as Carl Denti (voice) 4 episodes Rajia Baroudi as Additional Voices (voice) 1 episode Jeff Bennett as American Judge / Burly Goon (voice) 4 episodes David Chen as Additional Voices (voice) 1 episode Martin Harris as Additional Voices (voice) 1 episode Olenka Wos Kimball as Additional Voices (voice) 1 episode Justin Shaw as Additional Voices (voice) 1 episode Morla Gorrondona as Empress Lilandra (voice) 2 episodes Donna Jay Fulks as Trish Tilby / Tommy (voice) 9 episodes Cari Kabinoff as Deathbird / Council Member #1 1 episode Martha Marion as Emma Frost (voice) 2 episodes Josh Keaton as Captain America (voice) 3 episodes Michael Patrick McGill as General Ross (voice) 1 episode Isaac Robinson-Smith as Bishop / King T'Chaka (voice) 10 episodes Theo James as Bastion / Sentinels (voice) 4 episodes David W. Collins as Additional Voices (voice) 10 episodes Kari Wahlgren as Rose (voice) 1 episode Adrian Hough as Nightcrawler / Strong Guy (voice) 11 episodes Travis Willingham as Sebastian Shaw (voice) 1 episode Gui Agustini as Sunspot (voice) 10 episodes Gates McFadden as Mother Askani (voice) 3 episodes Adetokumboh M'Cormack as En Sabah Nur (voice) 3 episodes Cal Dodd as Wolverine (voice) 14 episodes George Buza as Beast (voice) 15 episodes Ray Chase as Cyclops / Weatherman (voice) 16 episodes Alison Sealy-Smith as Storm (voice) 11 episodes Rachel Kimsey as Bella Donna (voice) 8 episodes Lenore Zann as Rogue (voice) 12 episodes Courtenay Taylor as Illyana Rasputin (voice) 4 episodes Holly Chou as Jubilee / Chinese OZT Member (voice) 12 episodes Todd Haberkorn as Henry Gyrich (voice) 5 episodes Chris Britton as Mister Sinister (voice) 7 episodes Ross Marquand as Professor X / Latverian OZT Member (voice) 15 episodes JP Karliak as Morph / Radio Jockey / World Leader #2 (voice) 12 episodes Matthew Waterson as Magneto / Security Guard (voice) 12 episodes Ron Rubin as President Kelly (voice) 3 episodes Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey / World Leader #3 (voice) 16 episodes Naoko Mori as Psylocke (voice) 4 episodes Marcella Lentz-Pope as Additional Voices (voice) 8 episodes Christopher Barger as Archangel (voice) 3 episodes Patrick Seitz as Additional Voices (voice) 8 episodes Michael Woodley as Additional Voices (voice) 5 episodes AJ LoCascio as Gambit (voice) 7 episodes Teddy Sears as Havok (voice) 4 episodes Miatta Ade Lebile as Monet (voice) 2 episodes Carolina Ravassa as Polaris (voice) 4 episodes Thomas Dekker as Quentin Quire (voice) 2 episodes Oscar Camacho as Additional Voices (voice) 2 episodes Kellen Goff as Additional Voices (voice) 3 episodes Shane Sweet as Additional Voices (voice) 3 episodes Debra Wilson as Additional Voices (voice) 5 episodes John de Lancie as Rama-Tut (voice) 2 episodes Andrew Morgado as Additional Voices (voice) 4 episodes
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Keywords

mutant sequel based on comic superhero team superhero super power discrimination 1990s tense
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
March 20, 2024
Status
Returning Series
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
901