X-Men '97 Season 2
X-Men '97 Season 2 premiered July 1, 2026 on Disney+ with a 3-episode debut. The animated Marvel revival features Apocalypse as the main villain across 9 episodes, with weekly releases through the finale on August 12, 2026. Andrew Scott joins the cast. Critics scored the premiere 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. Season 3 is already confirmed.
The context
X-Men ‘97 is back, and Season 2 arrived on Disney+ on July 1, 2026 with a triple-episode premiere that gave fans an immediate deep-dive into one of animated television’s most beloved universes. Apocalypse, one of the most iconic and formidable villains in the X-Men canon, takes centre stage this season, promising high-stakes storytelling that builds directly on the dramatic events of the Season 1 finale.
The premiere landed to instant critical acclaim: 100% on Rotten Tomatoes from 20 critics at launch. The series maintains the approach that made Season 1 a phenomenon, faithful to the aesthetic and spirit of X-Men: The Animated Series (1992–1997) while telling stories with modern ambition and emotional depth. Andrew Scott joins the voice cast in Season 2, with his character to be revealed as the season unfolds.
Season 3 is already confirmed, a signal of Marvel Animation’s long-term commitment to this revival. With 9 episodes this season and weekly drops through to the August 12 finale, X-Men ‘97 Season 2 is shaping up as one of the standout animated events of summer 2026 on Disney+.