Disney+ confirmed the release of X-Men '97 season 2 and released a trailer full of surprises.
In one of the most striking clips, Apocalypse states: “I must attack them at their most vulnerable moment: the 90s”.
Another moment that generated a lot of buzz was the appearance of Deadpool. However, it is not the real Marvel mercenary, but rather Morph using his appearance.
Disney+ has finally confirmed the release date for the second season of X-Men ’97, one of the most successful animated series from Marvel in recent years. The new episodes will arrive on July 1, and the first official trailer has already been released with several surprises for fans.
The preview not only showcased the return of several classic characters but also an unexpected twist with Wolverine, who reappears despite the brutal ending he faced in the first season.
One of the most talked-about moments in the preview is Logan's return after the shocking scene at the end of the first season, when Magneto ripped the adamantium from his body in a sequence directly inspired by the 1993 comic Fatal Attractions.
However, the trailer confirms that Wolverine survived and reappears fully recovered, including his classic metal claws.
Additionally, the new season will feature Apocalypse as the main antagonist, one of the most powerful villains in the mutant universe.
As seen in the preview, the X-Men will be scattered across different time periods and will have to confront Apocalypse both in the past and in a future dominated by the villain.
The trailer even shows En Sabah Nur in Ancient Egypt, during the early days of his reign, while other scenes hint at a strong inspiration from the historical saga Age of Apocalypse.
In any case, everything indicates that the series will continue to play with humor, meta-references, and classic nods to the Marvel universe.
The second season will directly pick up the events following the previous closure, with the mutants separated and trying to return to their original timeline.
Meanwhile, in the 90s, intolerance towards mutants is rising again, and new threats begin to emerge following the absence of the X-Men.
The new installment will consist of a total of nine episodes and will retain much of the original voice cast.
The first season of X-Men ’97 was widely praised by both long-time fans and critics, especially for recapturing the classic style of the 90s animated series and combining it with a more modern narrative.
The success was so great that Marvel quickly confirmed new seasons and turned the production into one of the most important pieces of Disney+'s animated strategy.
