Fans of the 1990s X-Men animated series have reason to rejoice. After 30 years, the show returns in a refreshed version. The long-announced Disney project is about to see the light of day, with characters such as Professor X, Wolverine, Magneto and Jean Gray set to return to TV screens.
X-Men ’97 will be a series unrelated to the expanding MCU, which many may welcome with relief. This will likely make it easier to watch for a new generation of Marvel fans who aren’t necessarily familiar with the complexities of the multiverse.
Animated series, especially those aimed at adult audiences, have recently gained popularity. So, we’re really curious how X-Men ’97 will compare to the bloody Invincible on Prime Video and the sinister Arcane on Netflix.
There’s still time before the premiere of Disney’s superhero show, and we’re gathering the most crucial information about it.
X-Men ’97 release date
The new animated series will be released on Disney+ on Wednesday March 20, 2024.
It would have ten episodes in total. You can sign up for Disney+ from $7.99/£4.99 per month for ad-supported content and $10.99/£7.99 per month for ad-free streaming.
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Plot of X-Men ’97
Disney’s new tale is a sequel to X-Men: The Animated Series, released in the 90s. The show told the story of Doctor also addressed social issues and parodied pop culture.
As with the original series, the action of X-Men ’97 will take place in the 1990s. The story will pick up after the finale of the animated series when Charles Xavier, seriously injured, travels to space to recover in the Shiite empire. Stranded superheroes must face a world hostile to mutants and face new threats.
X-Men ’97 voice cast
The characters will be played by actors who worked on the original 90s series, as well as new ones.
The following actors will reprise their roles:
- Cal Dodd like Wolverine/Logan
- Lenore Zann as Thief/Anna Marie
- Alison Sealy Smith as Storm/Ororo Munroe
- George Buza as Beast/Henry “Hank” McCoy
- Adrien Hough as Nightcrawler/Kurt Wagner
- Chris Britton as Mister Sinister/Nathaniel Essex
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The other characters will be voiced by:
- Ross Marquand as Professor X/Charles Xavier
- Matthew Waterson as Magneto/Erik Lehnsherr
- Jennifer Hale like Jean Gray
- Ray Chase as Cyclops/Scott Summers
- AJ LoCascio as Gambit/Rémy LeBeau
- JP Karliak like Morph
- Holly Chou as Jubilee/Jubilation Lee
- Gius Augustini like Sunspot/Robert
- Isaac Robinson Smith as bishop/Lucan Bishop
- Gil Birmingham as Forge/Daniel Lone Eagle
- Eric Bauza like the Sentinels
Some actors known from previous series will now voice other characters:
- Chris Potter as Cable/Nathan Summers
- Catherine Disher as Dr. Valerie Cooper
- Laurent Bayne as Carl Dentil/X-Cutioner
- Ron Rubin as President Robert Edward Kelly
- Alyson Court on the abscissa
As revealed recently, Theo James (White Lotus) also joined the cast. As of now, it’s unclear who he’ll play, but showrunner Beau DeMayo says (via Entertainment Weekly):
He’s a fan-favorite character, I think, and he’ll surprise people.
X-Men ’97 Trailer
The first teaser for the series promises the appearance of old superheroes and new troubles:
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