X-men Return: Exciting New Trailer Unveils More Mutants

WHO:

Gizmodo - The new characters introduced in X-Men '97 include Strong Guy, Psylocke, Wolfsbane, Archangel, Siryn, Havok, Multiple Man, Polaris, and Emma Frost.

Collider - The fan-favorites joining the fight against Apocalypse include Havoc and Polaris.

WHAT:

The Verge - The second season of X-Men '97 combines narrative elements from various limited series, including "The Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix" from 1994 and "Rise of Apocalypse" from 1996.

The Verge - The new season features the X-Men split into multiple teams stranded in different historical periods, including ancient Egypt and a future timeline.

The Verge - The character Apocalypse will be portrayed by Ross Marquand in the new season.

The Verge - X-Men '97 season two will feature the team split into multiple groups stranded in different historical periods, including ancient Egypt and a future timeline.

The Verge - The character Apocalypse will be portrayed by Ross Marquand in the new season.

The Verge - The new season combines narrative elements from various limited series, including "The Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix" from 1994 and "Rise of Apocalypse" from 1996.

Gizmodo - A new trailer titled “Roll Call” for X-Men '97 season two has been released.

Gizmodo - Season two of X-Men '97 will feature action scenes with characters like Nightcrawler and Storm.

Gizmodo - The season will include Silver Samurai as part of the shapeshifting characters.

Gizmodo - X-Men '97 season two is set to premiere on Disney+.

WHERE:

Gizmodo - The events in the trailer span locations from ancient Egypt to the present day and far future.

WHEN:

Gizmodo - X-Men '97 season two is scheduled to premiere on July 1.

WHY:

The Verge - The series aims to keep the X-Men's brand alive in pop culture, contrasting with the decline of the Masters of the Universe franchise.

Gizmodo - The introduction of new characters is significant as they were only cameos in the first season, appearing through Morph's shapeshifting.

HOW:

The Verge - The show reworks established canon significantly to make it feel fresh while maintaining fan familiarity with the X-Men.

Gizmodo - The new characters and stories are being set up through a current tie-in comic.

(UPDATED June 15, 2026 04:18 UTC)

The second season of X-Men '97 will weave together narrative elements from classic limited series like "The Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix" and "Rise of Apocalypse," while featuring the X-Men split into multiple teams across different historical periods, including ancient Egypt and a future timeline. Ross Marquand will take on the role of Apocalypse in this new season, which aims to keep the X-Men's brand alive in pop culture amid the decline of the Masters of the Universe franchise. The show reworks established canon significantly to create a fresh experience while still keeping fans connected to the beloved X-Men universe.

(UPDATED June 14, 2026 17:19 UTC)

In an exciting development for fans, X-Men '97 season two will see the team split into various groups stranded in different historical periods, including ancient Egypt and a future timeline. Ross Marquand will portray the character Apocalypse, and the new season will blend narrative elements from classic limited series like "The Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix" and "Rise of Apocalypse." This creative approach aims to keep the X-Men's brand vibrant in pop culture, reworking established canon while ensuring it remains familiar to longtime fans.

(UPDATED June 14, 2026 15:34 UTC)

A new trailer titled “Roll Call” for season two of X-Men '97 has been released, showcasing fan-favorites like Havok and Polaris joining the fight against Apocalypse. The season, set to premiere on Disney+ on July 1, will feature action-packed scenes with characters such as Nightcrawler, Storm, and Silver Samurai, while the events will span from ancient Egypt to the far future. Notably, new characters like Strong Guy, Psylocke, and others, who only made cameo appearances in the first season, are now stepping into more prominent roles thanks to a current tie-in comic.