Marvel confirmed that the series will not return until 2026, leaving the fans with a longer break of many expected
The nostalgia novelty will have to wait
Brad Winderbaum, head of streaming, television and entertainment at Marvel, was the one who revealed the news in an interview with Collider:
“Season 2 of X-Men ’97 will arrive in 2026. We are working on it right now. It is exciting. That world of 90 is … I can’t believe they allow me to do. I grew up in Marvel, I spent a lot of time here and I feel I used all my influence to relive what I loved to see after school.“
What do we know about the second season of X-Men ’97?
The second season of X-Men ’97 It has been in production for months and although no details of the plot have been revealed, it will be expected that it will continue where the former end. The return of the mutants remains in the hands of the creative teams themselves, but there are important changes in the third season.
Matthew Chancey, writer and producer of What if…?will take care of the third season scripts, Replacement of the original showrunner Beau Demayowho left the wonder in front of the premiere of the first episode.
Despite the long wait, Winderbaum clarified that the team is very enthusiastic about the development of the series:
“At this moment we continue to work in the X-Men ’97 season. It is incredible and the screenplays of season 3 are crazy.“
A legendary return that is waiting
One of the greatest attractions of X-Men ’97 It was the return of Cyclops, Wolverine, Jean Gray, Storm and the rest of the mutantsmaintaining the style and essence of the original series of the 90s. The wait until 2026 may seem long, but the creators have ensured that the result will be worth it.
Marvel was not unaware of relaunching the classics, but the impact of X-Men ’97 it has been greater than other attempts, such as Spider-Man: The Animated Series. The charism of the characters, their complex narrative and respect for the original material They made the series not only as a tribute, but as a legitimate and exciting continuation.
The great attraction of X-Men ’97 lies on how he knew respect and expand the legacy of the original serieskeeping classic animation, mature tone and dynamics between the characters. Unlike other Marvel projects, who have modernized or reinvented their franchises, here bets on a Direct continuity with the history of the 90sWhat was fundamental in its success.
The future of the X-Men in Marvel
Beyond the animated series, Marvel Studios has an X-Men movieAlthough the details on this project are still a mystery. The confirmation of a cinematographic future for mutants generated great expectations, especially after the events of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness y Deadpool and Wolverinewhere the franchise has already started to introduce iconic characters.
In the meantime, fans will have to be patient and wait until 2026 to see Like the history of the X-Men continues on television. Will it be worth waiting? Everything indicates yes.