If you’re a fan of the X-Men, you can now dive into the animated world of mutants as the long-awaited sequel to the 1990s series has just landed on Disney+. Some iconic characters, such as Professor X, Wolverine, Magneto, and Jean Grey, once again appear on TV screens worldwide.
X-Men ’97 is a series unrelated to the expanding MCU, which many may welcome with relief. It probably makes it easier to watch for a new generation of Marvel fans who may not necessarily be familiar with the complexities of the multiverse.
Animated series, especially those aimed at adult audiences, have grown in popularity recently. Thus, we’re really curious how X-Men ’97 compares to the gory Invincible on Prime Video and the grim Arcane on Netflix .
You can find all the most crucial information about the new mutant show here.
X-Men ’97 release date
The new animated series is rolling episodes out now on Disney+ .
The show premiered on Wednesday, 20 March 2024.
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X-Men ’97 plot
Disney’s new tale is a sequel to X-Men: The Animated Series, which rolled out in the nineties. The show told the story of Doctor X’s team’s struggles against powerful villains such as Magneto, but it also touched on social issues and parodied pop culture.
As with the original series, the action of X-Men ’97 is set in the 1990s. The story picks up after The Animated Series finale when the severely injured Charles Xavier travels into space to recover in the Shi’ar Empire. The stranded superheroes must cope in a mutant-hostile world and face new threats.
X-Men ’97 voice cast
The characters are voiced by actors who worked on the original ’90s series, as well as new ones.
The following actors are returning to their roles:
- Cal Dodd as Wolverine/Logan
- Lenore Zann as Rogue/Anna Marie
- Alison Sealy-Smith as Storm/Ororo Munroe
- George Buza as Beast/Henry “Hank” McCoy
- Adrian Hough as Nightcrawler/Kurt Wagner
- Chris Britton as Mister Sinister/Nathaniel Essex
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The other characters are voiced by:
- Ross Marquand as Professor X/Charles Xavier
- Matthew Waterson as Magneto/Erik Lehnsherr
- Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey
- Ray Chase as Cyclops/Scott Summers
- AJ LoCascio as Gambit/Remy LeBeau
- JP Karliak as Morph
- Holly Chou as Jubilee/Jubilation Lee
- Giu Augustini as Sunspot/Roberto Da Costa
- Isaac Robinson-Smith as Bishop/Lucan Bishop
- Gil Birmingham as Forge/Daniel Lone Eagle
- Eric Bauza as the Sentinels
Some actors known from the previous series now provide voices for other characters:
- Chris Potter as Cable/Nathan Summers
- Catherine Disher as Dr. Valerie Cooper
- Lawrence Bayne as Carl Dentil/X-Cutioner
- Ron Rubin as President Robert Edward Kelly
- Alyson Court as Abscissa
As recently revealed, Theo James (White Lotus) has also joined the cast. So far, it’s unclear who he will play, but showrunner Beau DeMayo says (via Entertainment Weekly ):
It is a fan-favorite character, I think, and it will surprise people.
X-Men ’97 trailer
The first teaser for the series promises the appearance of old superheroes and new troubles:
X-Men ’97 episode release schedule
Here is the schedule for all the episodes on Disney+:
- Episode 1 and 2 – 20 March 2024
- Episode 3 – 27 March 2024
- Episode 4 – 3 April 2024
- Episode 5 – 10 February 2024
- Episode 6 – 17 March 2024
- Episode 7 – 24 March 2024
- Episode 8 – 1 May 2024
- Episode 9 – 8 May 2024
- Episode 10 – 15 May 2024
Author: Weronika de Oliveira, Entertainment Writer, Tech Advisor
Weronika is an Entertainment Writer at Tech Advisor, where she covers topics related to TV shows, streaming, and movies. With an MA degree in Film Studies, her areas of expertise range from classical and postmodern cinema to contemporary films, series, and pop culture.
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