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X-Men '97 (2024)

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X-MEN '97 Teaser Poster
X-Men '97
Animation
Action
Adventure
superheroes

Release Date
March 20, 2024
Cast
Jennifer Hale , Chris Potter , Alison Sealy-Smith , Lenore Zann , Cal Dodd , Catherine Disher , Adrian Hough , Ray Chase , Chris Britton , George Buza
Seasons
2
Franchise
X-Men

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X-Men '97 May Be Proving One Controversial MCU Opinion Right

With the rise of mutants in the MCU looming, some movie-goers aren't so sure live-action is the right place for them.

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Marvel Studios Considered Making X-Men '97 Part of the MCU, Reveals Directors

Two X-Men '97 directors share why the animated revival was almost made part of the MCU and why it ultimately wasn't added to the sacred timeline.

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X-Men '97's Storm reactivates her powers and flies in her new suit
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X-Men '97 Creator Confirms Man of Steel Inspiration for Episode 6 Scene

X-Men '97 creator Beau DeMayo reveals which scene from Zack Snyder's Man of Steel he used as inspiration for the scene where Storm regains her powers.

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X-Men: How Did Storm Get Her Powers Back in the Comics?

In a feature about 'permanent' changes later being reversed, CSBG shows how Storm got her powers back in the comics

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X-Men '97 Revives Two Powerful Heroes With Terrifying Consequences

X-Men '97 Episode 6 has teased the X-Men regaining two powerhouses, but it might create a more harrowing war against humanity down the line.

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X-Men '97 Is the Anti-MCU, and the Movies Should Take Notes

X-Men '97 digs deep into comic book lore, embracing bold narratives. But this tactic could be the key to further expanding the MCU.

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X-Men ‘97 Directors Want an Animated Film to Rival the Spider-Verse Movies

The directors of X-Men ‘97 are pushing to make a full-length feature that will rival the best animation releases.

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The X-Men's Silliest Villain Will Never Work on Film or Television

X-Men '97 may have missed an opportunity to adapt one of the merry mutants' most outlandish villains, but there is a perfectly valid reason for this.

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X-Men '97's Deathbird & Vulcan, Explained

X-Men '97 teased a major cosmic civil war in its sixth episode thanks to the arrival of two powerful villains, Deathbird and Vulcan. But who are they?

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'People Tend to Forget...': X-Men '97 Director Warns Fans About Captain America Cameo

Director Jake Castorena warns fans that the exciting cameo might not be what they're expecting.

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Nightcrawler Joins the Team in X-Men '97 Episode 6 Intro

The intro for the next episode of X-Men '97 sees Nightcrawler, who had returned in last week's episode join the Children of the Atom.

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X-Men '97 Directors Say the Show "Continues to Escalate"

X-Men ‘97’s directors say Episode 5's Genosha incident will only escalate the events that lead up to the popular show's first season finale.

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X-Men '97 Season 1, Episode 6 Review: "Lifedeath - Part 2' Is a Spectacular Filler Episode

X-Men '97 Season 1, Episode 6, "Lifedeath - Part 2" wraps up Storm's story with Forge, and reveals what some Disney+ viewers had suspected all along.

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Rogue (voice of actor Lenore Zann) cries in rage after Gambit dies in X-Men '97
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X-Men '97 Director Teases 'What Lies Ahead' for the Mutants Following Episode 5 Deaths

Following the shocking deaths in X-Men '97 Episode 5, head director Jake Castorena reveals what fans can expect in the remaining episodes.

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X-Men '97 Director Addresses Captain America Cameo Tease

X-Men '97 production head and director Jake Castorena discusses the recent tease for Captain America, who's no stranger to the Children of the Atom.

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Sebastian Shaw lays dead in X-Men '97
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X-Men '97 Could Introduce Two of Marvel's Bloodiest Teams

X-Men '97 Episode 5 has a horrific tragedy occur that could be the catalyst for a series of revenge-driven killers to emerge to defend mutants.

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X-Men '97 Directors Open Up About Possibly Helming the Live-Action Reboot

Two of X-Men ‘97’s directors weigh in on the prospect of helming the mutants’ much-anticipated live-action film debut in the MCU.

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X-Men ‘97 Director Addresses The Watcher’s Surprise Cameo in Episode 5

X-Men ‘97 Season 1 director Jake Castorena reveals why they’ve included a brief cameo of What If…?’s The Watcher in Episode 5.

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X-Men '97 May Have Set Up Deadpool & Wolverine's Big Villain

X-Men '97 has been well-received by fans, and if its latest episode is any indication, it may soon connect to the MCU's next major film.

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X-Men '97 Supervising Director Discusses the Show's TV-14 Rating

X-Men '97 supervising director Jake Castorena talks about the show's TV-14 rating and the production team's goal with it, which may be surprising.

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