INTRODUCTION

Few revivals have been as highly anticipated as X-Men ‘97. Picking up directly where X-Men: The Animated Series left off, this Disney+ series isn’t just a continuation – it’s a love letter to the original show and its fans.

From the moment the iconic theme song played again, it was clear that X-Men ‘97 was committed to preserving the spirit of its predecessor. But it wasn’t just nostalgia – the series modernized the animation, deepened character arcs, and introduced new threats that pushed the X-Men to their limits.

One of its most notable achievements was its faithfulness to comic storytelling. While The Animated Series adapted classic arcs, X-Men ‘97 embraced more recent comic influences, ensuring that long time fans and newcomers alike had something fresh to experience.

The show also expanded the roster, giving characters like Morph and Sunspot more prominence, while maintaining the core dynamics that made the original series beloved. It wasn’t just about action – it was about legacy, about proving that the X-Men’s message of unity and acceptance is just as relevant today as it was in the ‘90s.

With a second season confirmed, X-Men ‘97 has cemented itself as more than just a revival – it’s a continuation of a legacy, ensuring that the X-Men remain at the forefront of superhero storytelling.

SEASON 1

• 1×01: To Me, My X-Men
• 1×02: Mutant Liberation Begins
• 1×03: Fire Made Flesh
• 1×04: Motendo / Lifedeath (Part 1)
• 1×05: Remember It
• 1×06: Lifedeath (Part 2)
• 1×07: Bright Eyes
• 1×08: Tolerance is Extinction (Part 1)
• 1×09: Tolerance is Extinction (Part 2)
• 1×10: Tolerance is Extinction (Part 3)

ARTICLES

• So, who are those guys? X-Men ’97 mystery SOLVED!