The X-Men return this week for a revival of the mutant superhero group’s animated series that ran from 1992 to 1997. The new Disney+ series picks up right where the original ended and features the return of several original cast members, including Cal Dodd as Wolverine, Lenore Zann as Rogue, and George Buza as Beast.
If you’re wondering what X-Men ’97 is about or how to watch it yourself, take a look at the information below.
How to Watch X-Men ’97
X-Men ’97 premieres its first two episodes on March 20, exclusively on Disney+.
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X-Men ’97 Episode Release Schedule
X-Men ’97: Season 1 includes 10 episodes. The first two episodes will debut on March 20, followed by weekly episodes (Wednesdays) through May 15. Here’s the full release schedule for X-Men ’97:
- Episode 1 (To Me, My X-Men) – March 20
- Episode 2 (Mutant Liberation Begins) – March 20
- Episode 3 (Fire Made Flesh) – March 27
- Episode 4 (Motendo / Lifedeath Pt 1) – April 3
- Episode 5 (Remember It) – April 10
- Episode 6 (Lifedeath Pt 2) – April 17
- Episode 7 (Bright Eyes) – April 24
- Episode 8 (Tolerance Is Extinction Pt 1) – May 1
- Episode 9 (Tolerance Is Extinction Pt 2) – May 8
- Episode 10 (Tolerance Is Extinction Pt 3) – May 15
What’s X-Men ’97 About?
X-Men ’97 is a continuation of X-Men: The Animated Series, which ran from 1992-1997. Here’s the official synopsis from Disney:
X-Men ’97 revisits the iconic era of the 1990s as 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.
How to Watch X-Men: The Animated Series
Looking to catch up on the original series? X-Men: The Animated Series is also streaming on Disney+. If you don’t have that subscription service, you can buy episodes from Apple or Amazon.
X-Men: The Animated Series (1992-1997)
X-Men ’97 Cast
X-Men ’97 was created by Beau DeMayo and stars the following actors:
- Ray Chase as Cyclops
- Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey
- Alison Sealy-Smith as Storm
- Cal Dodd as Wolverine
- JP Karliak as Morph
- Lenore Zann as Rogue
- George Buza as Beast
- AJ LoCascio as Gambit
- Holly Chou as Jubilee
- Isaac Robinson-Smith as Bishop
- Matthew Waterson as Magneto
- Adrian Hough as Nightcrawler
X-Men ’97: Season 2
Yes, there will be a second season of X-Men ’97. Lead writer Beau DeMayo reportedly finished his work on Season 2 before being fired a week ahead of Season 1’s debut. In December 2023, Rogue actor Lenore Zann posted a photo of herself on X recording lines for Season 2. There’s currently no timetable for its release.
For more info on the X-Men, check out our guide to the full X-Men timeline.
Jordan covers games, shows, and movies as a freelance writer for IGN.
