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'''''X-Men '97''''' is an American animated television series created by Beau DeMayo for the streaming service [[Disney+]], based on the [[Marvel Comics]] superhero team the [[X-Men]]. It is a [[Revival (television)|revival]] of ''[[X-Men: The Animated Series]]'' (1992–1997), continuing the story of the X-Men who face new challenges following the loss of their leader, [[Professor X]]. ''X-Men '97'' is produced by [[Marvel Studios]], via its [[Marvel Studios Animation|Marvel Animation]] label, withand continues the story of the X-Men from the earlier series. DeMayo aswas [[head writer]] for the first two seasons, followed byand [[Matthew Chauncey]] took over for the third season, andwith Jake Castorena as [[supervising director]].
[[Ray Chase (voice actor)|Ray Chase]], [[Jennifer Hale]], [[Alison Sealy-Smith]], [[Cal Dodd]], [[J. P. Karliak]], [[Lenore Zann]], [[George Buza]], [[A. J. LoCascio]], Holly Chou, Isaac Robinson-Smith, Matthew Waterson, [[Ross Marquand]], and Adrian Hough star as members of the X-Men. Sealy-Smith, Dodd, Zann, Buza, and Hough reprised their roles from the original series, as did [[Christopher Britton (actor)|Christopher Britton]]. Original series stars [[Catherine Disher]], [[Chris Potter (actor)|Chris Potter]], [[Alyson Court]], Lawrence Bayne, and [[Ron Rubin (voice actor)|Ron Rubin]] returned to voice new characters.
The revival was first discussed in June 2019 and formally announced in November 2021, with DeMayo and Castorena attached. Chase Conley and Emi Yonemura also directed episodes. DeMayo was fired as head writer in March 2024 after completing work on the first two seasons. Chauncey was hired to write the third season in July 2024. The series is the first X-Men project from [[Marvel Studios]] since the company [[Acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney|regained the film and television rights to the characters]]. Animation was provided by [[Studio Mir]] and Tiger Animation, and is a modernized version of the original series' style. DeMayo was fired as head writer in March 2024 after completing work on the first two seasons. Chauncey was hired to write the third season in July 2024.
''X-Men '97'' premiered on March 20, 2024, with its first two episodes. The rest of the ten-episode first season was released weekly until May 15. It received critical acclaim and various accolades. A second season is in production and a third is in development.
== Premise ==
''X-Men '97'' continues the story of ''[[X-Men: The Animated Series]]'' (1992–1997). In both series, [[Mutant (Marvel Comics)|mutants]] are people born with superhuman abilities that generally manifest during puberty. The [[X-Men]] are a team of mutant superheroes founded by [[Professor X|Professor Charles Xavier]] to protect mutants and humans alike. ''X-Men '97'' begins a year afterAt the events of the finaleend of ''The Animated Series'', withXavier thenearly teamdies facingin newan challengesassassination attempt and led by their former adversary [[Magneto (Marvel Comics)|Magneto]], as Xavier has beenis taken to space to be healed by the alien [[Shi'ar]] Empire. following''X-Men '97'' begins a nearyear later and sees the X-fatalMen assassinationfacing attemptnew challenges without Xavier, under the leadership of their former adversary [[Magneto (Marvel Comics)|Magneto]]. As with the original series, ''X-Men '97'' combines action and, [[soap opera]]-style drama, toand exploreexploration of serious topics.<ref name="Synopsis" /><ref name="CNETSeriesExplained" />
== Cast and characters ==
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* [[Ray Chase (voice actor)|Ray Chase]] as [[Cyclops (Marvel Comics)|Scott Summers / Cyclops]]:<br />The mutant field leader of the X-Men whose eyes emit powerful beams of concussive energy.<ref name="MainCharacterDetails" /> Cyclops is prepared to lead the X-Men after the loss of Charles Xavier, before Magneto takes that role.<ref name="ChaseHaleColliderMar2024" /> Chase replaces Cyclops's original voice actor [[Norm Spencer]], who died in 2020.<ref name="ReturningVA" /> Chase had not seen the original series when he auditioned, and was provided clips and references for the character's voice to base his performance on. After being cast, he watched the original series and listened to interviews of Spencer.<ref name="ChaseHaleColliderMar2024" />
* [[Jennifer Hale]] as [[Jean Grey]]:<br />A powerful [[Telepathy|telepathic]] and [[Telekinesis|telekinetic]] mutant who is married to Cyclops, and was once the host of the cosmic entity [[Phoenix Force (comics)|Phoenix Force]].<ref name="MainCharacterDetails" /> Her relationship with Cyclops is complicated by Wolverine's feelings for her.<ref name="ChaseHaleColliderMar2024" /> Hale, who previously voiced the character in other Marvel media,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jennifer Hale of X-MEN '97 on Bringing Jean Grey and Goblin Queen to Life |url=https://nerdist.com/article/jennifer-hale-x-men-97-interview-jean-grey/ |access-date=June 29, 2024 |website=[[Nerdist]] |archive-date=June 29, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240629133203/https://nerdist.com/article/jennifer-hale-x-men-97-interview-jean-grey/ |url-status=live }}</ref> replaces original series voice actressactor [[Catherine Disher]],<ref name="ReturningVA" /><ref name="HalePreviousMedia" /> and based her performance on Disher's voice.<ref name="ChaseHaleColliderMar2024" /> Hale also voices [[Madelyne Pryor|Madelyne Pryor / Goblin Queen]], a mutant clone of Jean created by Mister Sinister. Madelyne gives birth to Cyclops's son, Nathan, which further complicates his relationship with Jean. Hale used a slightly different tone when voicing Madelyne to separate her from Jean.<ref name="ChaseHaleColliderMar2024" />
* [[Alison Sealy-Smith]] as [[Storm (Marvel Comics)|Ororo Munroe / Storm]]:<br />A powerful mutant who can control the weather and is described as a "goddess".<ref name="MainCharacterDetails" /> Sealy-Smith reprises her role from the original series,<ref name="ReturningVA" /> and also voices the [[Adversary (comics)|Adversary]], a demon that feeds on negative emotions.<ref name="TheAdversary" />
* [[Cal Dodd]] as [[Wolverine (character)|Logan / Wolverine]]:<br />A hotheaded mutant with a regenerative healing factor, heightened senses, retractable claws, and an [[adamantium]]-laced skeleton.<ref name="MainCharacterDetails" /> Dodd reprises his role from the original series.<ref name="ReturningVA" />
* [[J. P. Karliak]] as [[Morph (X-Men: The Animated Series)|Morph]]:<br />A mutant [[metamorph]] who can change their voice and appearance to that of any person. Morph's base design is updated from the original series to be "pale, hairless, and blankly-featured" similar to the version of the character seen in the "[[Age of Apocalypse]]" comic book storyline and the ''[[Exiles (comic book)|Exiles]]'' comic book.<ref name="MorphLookNonBinary" /> Morph identifies as [[non-binary]],<ref name="MorphLookNonBinary" /> but the series does not explicitly use that term as it was not common in the 1990s.<ref name="MorphPronounsDeadline" /><ref name="MorphPronounsCBR" /> Characters that Morph shape-shifts into in the first season include Xavier, Jean Grey, [[Warren Worthington III|Archangel]],<ref name="GamesRadarEasterEggs" /> Blob,<ref name="VarietyCreators" /> [[Lady Deathstryke]], [[Colossus (character)|Colossus]], Psylocke, [[Sabretooth (character)|Sabretooth]],<ref name="GamesRadarEasterEggs" /> Spiral,<ref name="103EasterEggsCollider" /> Illyana Rasputina / Magik / Darkchylde, Quicksilver, [[Juggernaut (character)|Juggernaut]], [[Hulk (comics)|Hulk]], Mister Sinister, [[Sauron (comics)|Sauron]], and [[Mister Fantastic]].<ref name="GamesRadarEasterEggs" /> Karliak replaces Morph's original voice actor Ron Rubin.<ref name="MorphPronounsCBR" /> He also voices [[William Stryker]], an anti-mutant [[Minister (Christianity)|Christian minister]],<ref name="108CastCBC" /> and Morph as the superhero Hulk.<ref name="109CastCBC" />
* [[Lenore Zann]] as [[Rogue (Marvel Comics)|Rogue]]:<br />A mutant who absorbs the memories, powers, and energy of those she touches.<ref name="MainCharacterDetails" /> The series reveals that Rogue had a secret romantic relationship with Magneto when she was younger, causing friction in her current relationship with Gambit.<ref name="105ForbesReview" /> Zann reprises her role from the original series.<ref name="ReturningVA" />
* [[George Buza]] as [[Beast (Marvel Comics)|Dr. Henry "Hank" McCoy / Beast]]:<br />A blue-furred mutant genius with superhuman strength and agility.<ref name="MainCharacterDetails" /> Buza reprises his role from the original series.<ref name="ReturningVA" />
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* Isaac Robinson-Smith as [[Bishop (Marvel Comics)|Lucas Bishop]]:<br />A mutant from a dystopian future with the ability to absorb kinetic energy and redirect it into concussive blasts.<ref name="MainCharacterDetails" /> Robinson-Smith replaces Bishop's original voice actor [[Philip Akin]].<ref name="ReturningVA" /> Robinson-Smith also voices [[T'Chaka|T'Chaka / Black Panther]], the king of [[Wakanda]]. The character's appearance creates an apparent continuity error with the animated series ''[[Fantastic Four (1994 TV series)|Fantastic Four]]'' (1994–1996) in which he dies.<ref name="110CameosCB" />
* Matthew Waterson as [[Magneto (Marvel Comics)|Erik "Magnus" Lehnsherr / Magneto]]:<br />A powerful mutant who controls magnetism. Magneto is given control of the X-Men in the last will and testament of Charles Xavier.<ref name="Synopsis" /><ref name="MainCharacterDetails" /> Waterson replaces Magneto's original voice actor [[David Hemblen]], who died in 2020.<ref name="ReturningVA" />
* [[Ross Marquand]] as [[Professor X|Professor Charles Xavier]]:<br />The founder of the X-Men who was taken to space to be healed by the [[Shi'ar]] Empire following an assassination attempt.<ref name="EmpireSeriesExplained" /><ref name="MarquandSmith" /> Marquand replaces Xavier's original voice actor [[Cedric Smith (actor)|Cedric Smith]]. Coincidentally, both actors previously provided the voice for Marvel villain [[Red Skull]] in different projects.<ref name="MarquandSmith" /> Marquand also voices [[Doctor Doom]], the leader of [[Latveria]] who is a member of "Operation: Zero Tolerance" (OZT);<ref name="DoomZemo" /> and [[Apocalypse (character)|Apocalypse]], one of the first mutants who is thousands of years old and an enemy of the X-Men, replacing the late [[John Colicos]] and [[James Blendick]] who voiced the character in the original series.<ref name="110CastCBC" />
* Adrian Hough as [[Nightcrawler (character)|Kurt Wagner / Nightcrawler]]:<br />A Catholic, blue mutant with teleporting abilities and prehensile hands and feet. Hough reprises his role from the original series in ''X-Men '97'', which includes the character's playfulness from the comics.<ref name="Nightcrawler/Film" /> Hough also voices [[Strong Guy]], a mutant who can channel kinetic energy into physical strength.<ref name="107CastCBC" />
Recurring guests in the first season include Gui Agustini as [[Sunspot (Marvel Comics)|Roberto da Costa / Sunspot]], a young mutant rescued by the X-Men who can channel [[solar energy]];<ref name="EWTrailerFirstLook" /> [[Catherine Disher]]—who voiced Jean Grey in the original series—as Dr. [[Valerie Cooper]], a United Nations official;<ref name="EWTrailerFirstLook" /><ref name="DeMayoJul2022" /> [[Gavin Hammon]] as Sentinel creator Dr. [[Bolivar Trask]],<ref name="106EasterEggsCollider" /> replacing original voice actor [[Brett Halsey]],<ref name="FlatmanScottHalsey" /> as well as Shi'ar chancellor Lord Araki;<ref name="106CastCBC" /> [[Eric Bauza]] as the [[Master Mold]] supercomputer and mutant-hunting [[Sentinel (comics)|Sentinels]], replacing original voice actor [[David Fox (actor)|David Fox]];<ref name="EWTrailerFirstLook" /> [[Donna J. Fulks|Donna Jay Fulks]] as news reporter [[Trish Tilby]],<ref name="105EasterEggsCollider" /> as well as the mutants [[Tommy (comics)|Tommy]] and [[Amelia Voght]]<!-- (replacing Amelia's original voice actor [[Susan Roman]]) -->;<ref name="105CastCBC" /><ref name="107CastCBC" /> [[Christopher Britton (actor)|Christopher Britton]] as [[Mister Sinister|Dr. Nathaniel Essex / Mister Sinister]], a scientist from [[Victorian era]]-London who has enhanced himself using mutant DNA, reprising his role from the original series;<ref name="ReturningVA" /><ref name="EWTrailerFirstLook" /> [[Gil Birmingham]] as [[Forge (character)|Forge]], a mutant who can invent advanced technology, replacing original voice actor [[Marc Strange]];<ref name="BirminghamForge" /> Christine Uhebe as Roberto's mother Nina da Costa;<ref name="103EasterEggsCollider" /> [[Chris Potter (actor)|Chris Potter]]—who voiced Gambit in the original series—as [[Cable (character)|Nathan Summers / Cable]], the son of Cyclops and Madelyne Pryor who was taken to the future as an infant after being infected with a [[techno-organic virus]];<ref name="ReturningVA" /> [[Theo James]] as [[Bastion (comics)|Bastion]], the anti-mutant leader of OZT, a human-machine hybrid created by [[Nimrod (comics)|Nimrod]] whose parents were background characters in the original series episode "[[One Man's Worth]]";<ref name="JamesBastion" /><ref name="BastionParents" /> and [[Ron Rubin (voice actor)|Ron Rubin]]—who voiced Morph in the original series—as [[President of the United States|U.S. president]] [[Robert Kelly (character)|Robert Kelly]],<ref name="EWTrailerFirstLook" /> replacing original voice actor [[Len Carlson]].<ref name="ReturningVA2" />
Actors who voice multiple characters include [[Todd Haberkorn]], who voices former government agent [[Henry Peter Gyrich]] who attempted to assassinate Xavier,<ref name="101EasterEggsCollider" /> replacing original voice actor Barry Flatman;<ref name="FlatmanScottHalsey" /> and [[Ronan the Accuser]], a high-ranking member of the [[Kree]] Empire.<ref name="106EasterEggsCollider" /> David Errigo Jr. voices [[Leech (character)|Leech]], a young [[Morlocks (comics)|Morlock]] who can nullify other mutants' powers, replacing original voice actor [[John Stocker (voice actor)|John Stocker]];<ref name="102CastCBC" /> [[Mojo (comics)|Mojo]], an interdimensional media mogul from the [[Mojoverse]], replacing original voice actor [[Peter Wildman]];<ref name="Mojo" /> [[Banshee (comics)|Sean Cassidy / Banshee]], an Irish mutant with a sonic scream who serves on the council of Genosha,<ref name="105EasterEggsCollider" /> replacing original actor [[Jeremy Ratchford]];<ref name="105CastCBC" /> and [[Gladiator (Kallark)|Gladiator]], the Strontian leader of the [[Imperial Guard (Marvel Comics)|Shi'ar Imperial Guard]]<!-- , replacing original voice actor [[Richard Eden (actor)|Richard Eden]] -->.<ref name="106EasterEggsCollider" /> [[Courtenay Taylor]] voices [[Callisto (comics)|Callisto]], the leader of the Morlocks,<ref name="105EasterEggsCollider" /> replacing original voice actor Susan Roman;<ref name="102CastCBC" /> and [[Magik (Illyana Rasputina)|Illyana Rasputina / Magik / Darkchylde]], a mutant sorcerer, replacing original voice actor [[Tara Strong]].<ref name="103CastCBC" /> Martha Marion voices [[Emma Frost]], a former member of the [[Hellfire Club (comics)|Inner Circle Club]] who serves on the council of Genosha,<ref name="SDCC2022PanelVariety" /> replacing original voice actor [[Tracey Moore (actress)|Tracey Moore]];<ref name="MooreReplaced" /> and Dr. [[Moira MacTaggert]], a Scottish geneticist who serves on the council of Genosha, replacing original voice actor [[Lally Cadeau]].<ref name="MarionMoira" /> [[Kari Wahlgren]] voices Sebastianyoung Bastion, awho youngis versioncalled of BastionSebastian, and his mother Rose.<ref name="Wahlgren" />
Other guest stars include Lawrence Bayne—who voiced Cable in the original series—as [[X-Cutioner|Carl Denti / X-Cutioner]], leader of the anti-mutant group [[Friends of Humanity]];<ref name="EWTrailerFirstLook" /><ref name="XCutionerCBR" /> Kimberly Woods as a vision of Bishop's younger sister [[Shard (comics)|Shard]],<ref name="103EasterEggsCollider" /> replacing original voice actor [[Kay Tremblay]];<ref name="103CastCBC" /> [[Abby Trott]] as [[Spiral (character)|Spiral]], Mojo's assistant, replacing original voice actor [[Cynthia Belliveau]];<ref name="Mojo" /><ref name="104EasterEggsCollider" /> [[Travis Willingham]] as [[Sebastian Shaw (character)|Sebastian Shaw]], a former member of the Inner Circle Club who serves on the council of Genosha, replacing original voice actor David Bryant;<ref name="Willingham" /> Morla Gorrondonna as [[Lilandra Neramani]], the empress of the Shi'ar Empire,<ref name="106EasterEggsCollider" /> replacing original voice actor [[Camilla Scott]];<ref name="FlatmanScottHalsey" /> Cari Kabinoff as Lilandra's sister [[Deathbird]];<ref name="106EasterEggsCollider" /> [[Jeff Bennett]] as Ford, the da Costa family's butler; [[Anjali Bhimani]] as Bastion's assistant [[Prime Sentinel#Known Prime Sentinels|Daria]];<ref name="108CastCBC" /> Rama Vallury as [[Helmut Zemo|Baron Zemo]], a member of OZT;<ref name="DoomZemo" /> [[Gates McFadden]] as [[Rachel Summers|Rachel Summers / Mother Askani]], leader of the Askani Clan in a desolate future;<ref name="110CameosCB" /> and [[Adetokumboh M'Cormack]] as En Sabah Nur, a younger version of Apocalypse living in [[Ancient Egypt]].<ref name="110CastCBC" /> Additionally, [[Josh Keaton]] and [[Michael Patrick McGill]] reprise their respective roles as [[Captain America|Steve Rogers / Captain America]] and [[Thunderbolt Ross]] from the series ''[[What If...? (TV series)|What If...?]]'' (2021–present);<ref name="107IGNReview" /> Bayne voiced Captain America in the original series.<ref name="BayneCap" />
In addition to Callisto, Leech, and Tommy, the Morlocks [[Ape (comics)|Ape]] and [[Erg (comics)|Erg]] are seen.<ref name="GamesRadarEasterEggs" /> Characters that appear in Genosha include [[Glob Herman]], [[Pixie (X-Men)|Pixie]], [[Nature Girl (comics)|Nature Girl]], [[Gentle (character)|Gentle]], [[Multiple Man]], [[Exodus (comics)|Exodus]], [[Dazzler (Marvel Comics)|Dazzler]], [[Tabitha Smith|Boom Boom]], [[Squid-Boy]], [[Marrow (character)|Marrow]], [[Blob (Marvel Comics)|Blob]], [[Forearm (comics)|Forearm]], [[Angel Salvadore]], [[Mimic (comics)|Mimic]], [[Betsy Braddock|Psylocke]], [[Cipher (comics)|Cipher]], [[Joanna Cargill|Frenzy]], someone who resembling Warren Worthington III's alternate reality form Fallen, and members of the [[Savage Land Mutates]].<ref name="GamesRadarEasterEggs" /><ref name="110CameosCB" /> Other characters that make non-speaking appearances in the first season include Cyclops's brother [[Vulcan (Marvel Comics)|Vulcan]] who is a member of the Shi'ar Imperial Guard;<ref name="GamesRadarEasterEggs" /> [[Alpha Flight]] members [[Northstar (character)|Northstar]], [[Puck (Marvel Comics)|Puck]], and [[Aurora (comics)|Aurora]]; Japanese mutant [[Silver Samurai]]; the Russian superhero team [[Winter Guard]] which includes the mutants [[Omega Red]] and [[Darkstar (Marvel Comics)|Darkstar]] alongside [[Crimson Dynamo]]; [[Iron Man]] from the 1990s series [[Iron Man (TV series)|of the same name]]; the magic-wielding superhero [[Doctor Strange]]; New York heroes [[Daredevil (Marvel Comics character)|Daredevil]], [[Cloak and Dagger (characters)|Cloak, and Dagger]];<ref name="110CameosCB" /> and the characters [[Spider-Man|Peter Parker / Spider-Man]], [[Mary Jane Watson]], and [[Flash Thompson]] from the animated series ''[[Spider-Man (1994 TV series)|Spider-Man]]'' (1994–1998), revealing that Spider-Man has found Mary Jane following the events of that series' finale.<ref name="DeMayoSpiderMan" /> Magneto sees a vision of his children [[Scarlet Witch|Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch]], [[Quicksilver (Marvel Comics)|Pietro Maximoff / Quicksilver]], and [[Polaris (Marvel Comics)|Lorna Dane / Polaris]],<ref name="110CameosCB" /> while alternate versions of Polaris and Rachel Summers are seen in the future that Cable is trying to prevent.<ref name="108CameosNerdist" /> The android [[Danger Room#Sentience|Danger]] is expected to appear in the second season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dutta |first=Barsha |date=August 11, 2024 |title=Marvel Shares Major Updates About X-Men '97 Season 2 At D23 Expo Ft. Wolverine, Magneto, Polaris & More |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/hollywood/marvel-shares-major-updates-about-x-men-97-season-2-at-d23-expo-ft-wolverine-magneto-polaris-more-1337868/ |url-status= |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=September 29, 2024 |website=[[Pinkvilla]]}}</ref>
== Episodes ==
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The series is the first [[X-Men]] project from Marvel Studios since they [[Acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney|regained the film and television rights to the characters from 20th Century Fox]],<ref name="NotMCU" /> which put more pressure on DeMayo to get the project right in addition to wanting to respect the original series.<ref name="DeMayoApril2022Pressure" /> ''X-Men '97'' is not set in the [[Sacred Timeline]] of Marvel Studios' [[shared universe]], the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] (MCU),<ref name="NotMCU" /><ref name="NotMCU2" /><ref name="DeMayoFeb2024MCU" /> though Feige did consider integrating the series with the MCU during development.<ref name="NotMCUInverse" /> Instead, ''X-Men '97'' shares continuity with the original series and several other animated Marvel series that were released in the 1990s, including ''[[Iron Man (TV series)|Iron Man]]'' (1994–1996), ''[[Fantastic Four (1994 TV series)|Fantastic Four]]'' (1994–1996), ''[[Spider-Man (1994 TV series)|Spider-Man]]'' (1994–1998), ''[[The Incredible Hulk (1996 TV series)|The Incredible Hulk]]'' (1996–97) and ''[[Silver Surfer (TV series)|Silver Surfer]]'' (1998);<ref name="110CameosCB" /><ref name="VarietyCreators" /><ref name="WinderbaumMar2024SR" /> within [[Multiverse (Marvel Comics)|Marvel Comics' multiverse]], ''X-Men: The Animated Series'' exists on Earth-92131.<ref name="OGSeriesMultiverseEarth" /> Winderbaum said ''X-Men '97'' would continue the original series' tradition of featuring crossover [[cameo appearances]] from the other 1990s series.<ref name="WinderbaumMar2024SR" /> During Marvel Studios Animation's panel at the 2022 [[San Diego Comic-Con]], ''X-Men '97'' and the studio's other animated series were described as being part of the "Marvel Animated Multiverse",<ref name="SDCC2022Variety" /> and Winderbaum acknowledged that there was potential to connect the series with other MCU properties using the [[Multiverse (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|MCU's multiverse]].<ref name="VarietyCreators" />
Work on a second season had begun by July 2022,<ref name="SDCC2022PanelVariety" /><ref name="SDCC2022PanelTHR" /> and writing on the second-season finale started by July 2023.<ref name="CastorenaSDCC2023Marvel" /> Conley and Yonemura returned as directors for the season.<ref name="ConleyYonemuraS2" /> By March 2024, DeMayo had finished writing for the second season,<ref name="DeMayoFired" /><ref name="MarvelDeMayoStatementTHR" /><ref name="MarvelDeMayoStatementVariety" /> and had began discussing ideas for a potential third season when he was fired by Marvel Studios ahead of the series' premiere. He was not involved in further promotion for the series and missed its red carpet premiere, which ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' said was unusual for someone working on a Marvel Studios project, "even if they've been shuffled to the side" or replaced by other creatives.<ref name="DeMayoFired" /> Marvel statedsaid DeMayo had been fired after an investigation withthat theirled findingsto "egregious [in] nature"; thisfindings, was reported towhich havereportedly involved sexual misconduct.<ref name="MarvelDeMayoStatementTHR" /><ref name="MarvelDeMayoStatementVariety" /><ref name="MarvelDeMayoStatementEW" /><ref name="DeMayoLawyerResponse" /> According to journalist Jeff Sneider, the investigation found that DeMayo sent photos of himself to several young male staff members "inthat varioushe stateswanted ofthem undress"to anduse suggestivefor "hero"inspiration, posesin thatwhich he wantedwas them"in tovarious usestates forof inspiration,undress" asand wellposing assuggestively; havingthat he had groped an assistant,; and that he was being physically and emotionally abusive to staff members.<ref name="SneiderDeMayoInvestigation" /><ref name="SneiderDeMayoInvestigation2" /> An agreement made following hisDeMayo's exit was made that allowed DeMayohim to still [[Tweet (social media)|tweet]] about the series.<ref name="MarvelDeMayoStatementTHR" /> Winderbaum praised DeMayo's work on the series and said his departure would not negatively affect work on the third season, which was in development by the end of the month and remained on track to meet its production schedule. The studio was searching for DeMayo's replacement by then.<ref name="WinderbaumDeMayoEW" /><ref name="NYTInterview" />
In June 2024, Marvel reached out toafter DeMayo following the posting ofposted [[gay pride]]–themed-themed X-Men fan art on his [[Instagram]] account, Marvel told him that they would be removing his credits from the second season because of the post.<ref name="DeMayoGayPrideFanArt" /> This decision was reportedly inbased addition toon multiple other instances that Marvel viewed as a violationviolations of hisDeMayo's termination agreement, whichin ledaddition to them removing DeMayo's executive producer credit for the secondfan seasonart post.<ref name="MarvelDeMayoStatementTHR" /><ref name="MarvelDeMayoStatementVariety" /><ref name="MarvelDeMayoStatementEW" /><ref name="SneiderDeMayoInvestigation2" /><ref name="DeMayoLawyerResponse" /> DeMayo calledsaid the allegedbreaches agreementof breacheshis "mislead[ing]",<reftermination name="MarvelDeMayoStatementTHR"agreement />were addingposts that theyhe werehad for his postsmade about the first season duringwhile itsit runwas andbeing speakingreleased, atalong with him participating in a screening of the showseries at a bar.<ref name="DeMayoVideoResponse" /> His lawyer [[Bryan Freedman]] believingsaid the agreement had included "illegal unconscionable items".<ref name="DeMayoLawyerResponse" /> DeMayo later released a video responsein denyingwhich thehe egregiousdenied misconductreports againstof himhis own egregious misconduct and accused crew members on the series and Marvel executives of "egregious prejudicial misconduct" foragainst him, saying others had weaponizingweaponized his identity as a gay Black man to undermine his work,. refusingHe tolisted createa newseries storylinesof forconcerns theabout seriescrew orand depictexecutives characterswho asworked Marvelon wantedthe series, speakingand outalso againstsuggested thethat workinghis conditionsrole ofon the VFXsecond crewseason andhad animators,been and"aggressively witnessingmarginalized" variousbefore sexualhis misconductfiring anddue harassmentto amongconcerns crewthat orhe executives,had someexpressed directedabout towardsthe him,workplace amongculture otherof Marvel's in-development film ''[[Blade (2025 film)|Blade]]'' (2025) while he was working on that claimsproject.<ref name="DeMayoVideoResponse" /> [[Matthew Chauncey]], a writer on ''What If...?'', was hired in July 2024 to write the third season, replacing DeMayo.<ref name="Chauncey" /> The seasonscripts twofor scriptsthe second season had reportedly been revised and rewritten by then, with Chauncey reportedly overseeing the rewrites.<ref name="Chauncey" /><ref name="SneiderDeMayoInvestigation2" />
=== Writing ===
By April 2022, the Lewalds had seen premises for all 10 episodes and several completed scripts from the first season, as well as the series' [[Bible (screenwriting)|bible]],<ref name="EsoNetworkPodcast" />{{rp|1:06:17–1:06:32}} which confirms that—as with the original series and the comic books—the revival's central ethos is the X-Men are allegories for people who face prejudice and discrimination.<ref name="CastorenaPrejudice" /> Eric Lewald described ''X-Men '97'' as an extension of the original series that the Marvel Studios team had made their own,<ref name="EpisodeCount" /> while Vasquez-Eberhardt said the original series "embraced action, [[soap opera]] and serious topics", and the revival would do the same.<ref name="CNETSeriesExplained" /> DeMayo wanted to honor the original series while bringing it into the modern world,<ref name="MarvelPodcast" />{{rp|19:09–19:48}} hoping to retain its earnestness, emotional sincerity, and focus on [[found family]] while updating the social commentary to reflect contemporary society.<ref name="DeMayoApril2022Direct" /> The new series explores whether [[Professor X|Professor Charles Xavier]]'s dream of [[Mutant (Marvel Comics)|mutant]]/human co-existence and his focus on empathy are still relevant to modern audiences,<ref name="EWTrailerFirstLook" /><ref name="SDCC2022CBR" /> with DeMayo feeling that issues of social acceptance had become more complicated since the 1990s.<ref name="EWTrailerFirstLook" />
The revival begins a year after the loss of Xavier during the original [[series' finale]].<ref name="Synopsis" /> [[Cyclops (Marvel Comics)|Cyclops]], [[Jean Grey]], [[Storm (Marvel Comics)|Storm]], [[Wolverine (character)|Wolverine]], [[Rogue (Marvel Comics)|Rogue]], [[Beast (Marvel Comics)|Beast]], [[Gambit (comics)|Gambit]], and [[Jubilee (Marvel Comics)|Jubilee]] return as members of the X-Men, now led by their former adversary [[Magneto (Marvel Comics)|Magneto]].<ref name="DeMayoJul2022" /> Joining the team in the first season are [[Bishop (Marvel Comics)|Bishop]], a time-traveling ally of the X-Men; [[Morph (X-Men: The Animated Series)|Morph]], who rejoins after their death and resurrection in the original series;<ref name="SDCC2023Footage" /> and [[Nightcrawler (character)|Kurt Wagner / Nightcrawler]]. Winderbaum said fans remembered these three characters as being more important in the original series than they actually were, and the creatives wanted to make-up for that by elevating them in the revival.<ref name="WinderbaumMar2024SR" /> The X-Men question their future after Xavier's loss and a subsequent increase in sympathy towards mutants. Cyclops and Storm want to continue Xavier's dream but others, such as Jean Grey, want to build new lives. Magneto is moved by the growing mutant sympathy and wants to follow in Xavier's footsteps as the team's leader.<ref name="DeMayoDetailsMar2023" /> The main antagonists for the first season are the returning [[Mister Sinister]] and the [[Sentinel (comics)|Sentinels]],<ref name="SDCC2023Footage" /><ref name="BrittonSinister" /> along with new villain [[Bastion (comics)|Bastion]].<ref name="JamesBastion" /> A[[Deadpool]] characterdoes "off-limits"not from being featuredappear in the show,season however,because Marvel was saving him for the film ''[[Deadpool & Wolverine]]'' (2024), though Winderbaum said they could have used him if there was an "insanely compelling reason".<ref name="RestrictedDeadpoolDeadpoolOffLimits" />
DeMayo said the original series' [[melodrama]] and exploration of character relationships was key to its success and set it apart from other animated series at the time,<ref name="AnimationMagFeb2024" /> which Marvel executives felt was a compelling approach to the material.<ref name="MarvelPodcast" />{{rp|19:09–19:48}} ''X-Men '97'' also retains the campiness of the original series in its writing, such as Storm announcing her attacks and Rogue using "syrupy" Southern metaphors and analogies. DeMayo found it particularly difficult to write for Rogue, who developed in ways that he did not initially plan for throughout the first season; and for Jubilee, who was introduced as a representative for younger audiences in the 1990s and needed to remain relevant for younger audiences in the modern day. DeMayo was more comfortable writing for Beast, whose scientific terms are similar to the writer's work on the series ''[[Star Trek: Strange New Worlds]]'' (2022–present).<ref name="AnimationMagFeb2024" />
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Central to DeMayo's pitch for the revival was the idea that the original series was made in a "simple [time] of right and wrong, where questions about identity and social justice had relatively clear cut answers", but the people who grew-up watching the original had since experienced [[9/11]], a rise in [[populist]] movements, the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], and other traumatic events. DeMayo particularly highlighted the 2016 [[Pulse nightclub shooting]] which had personally impacted him as a gay man who had partied at that club. He wanted the X-Men to go through a similarly traumatic event and face "the realities of an adult and unsafe world" just like the audience of the original series had, which led to the attack on the mutant nation of [[Genosha]] in the fifth episode.<ref name="105DeMayoPost" /> This is based on the "[[E Is for Extinction]]" storyline from ''[[New X-Men (2001 series)|New X-Men]]'' #115 (2001) by Morrison and [[Frank Quitely]],<ref name="105Adaptation" /><ref name="CastorenaWatcher" /> though the attack is not perpetrated by [[Cassandra Nova]] as in that comic.<ref name="NoCassandraNova" /> Following the fifth episode, the X-Men have to decide how they will change in response to the attack and whether social healing or social justice is needed.<ref name="105DeMayoPost" /> The reveal that Bastion is responsible for the Genosha attack leads to the season's three-part finale, which includes elements from the crossover event "[[Operation: Zero Tolerance]]" (1997).<ref name="OZT" /> The final episodes see the X-Men split into two teams, Blue and Gold, as was done in the 1990s comics. Magneto ripping the [[adamantium]] metal from Wolverine's skeleton at the end of the ninth episode was adapted from the crossover event "[[Fatal Attractions (comics)|Fatal Attractions]]" (1993).<ref name="FatalAttractions" />
In September 2024, DeMayo stated that Marvel Studios had removed his planned tenth episode of the second season and re-written the rest of the episodes to reflect this change. He explained that in his version of the scripts there had been hints throughout the season leading to the appearance of the character [[Onslaught (Marvel Comics)|Onslaught]] in the tenth episode, which also included elements based on the comic book storyline ''[[Age of Apocalypse]]'' (1995). The episode would have ended with Gambit freeing Bishop from prison in an ''Age of Apocalypse'' timeline and the pair escaping from evil Cyclops in a similar scene to the [[Darth Vader]] hallway scene at the end of the film ''[[Rogue One]]'' (2016). DeMayo opined that the decision to change his scripts came from directors and executives who believed they "know better than the comics" and added that "Marvel loves shooting themselves in the foot".<ref name="DeMayoS2Sep2024" />
=== Casting and voice recording ===
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With the revival's announcement, several voice actors were revealed to be returning from the original series: [[Cal Dodd]] (Logan / Wolverine), [[Lenore Zann]] (Rogue), [[George Buza]] (Henry "Hank" McCoy / Beast), [[Catherine Disher]] (Jean Grey), [[Chris Potter (actor)|Chris Potter]] (Remy LeBeau / Gambit), [[Alison Sealy-Smith]] (Ororo Munroe / Storm), Adrian Hough (Kurt Wagner / Nightcrawler), [[Christopher Britton (actor)|Christopher Britton]] (Nathaniel Essex / Mister Sinister), and [[Alyson Court]] (Jubilation Lee / Jubilee).<ref name="PolygonAnnounce" /><ref name="MarvelAnnounce" /> Lawrence Bayne ([[Cable (character)|Nathan Summers / Cable]]) and [[Ron Rubin (voice actor)|Ron Rubin]] (Morph) also returned. Dodd, Zann, Buza, Sealy-Smith, Hough, and Britton all reprised their roles from the original series, while the others voice new roles: Disher voices Dr. [[Valerie Cooper]], Potter voices Nathan Summers / Cable, Court voices [[Abscissa (character)|Abscissa]], Bayne voices [[X-Cutioner|Carl Denti / X-Cutioner]], and Rubin voices President [[Robert Kelly (character)|Robert Edward Kelly]].<ref name="EWTrailerFirstLook" />
[[Ray Chase (voice actor)|Ray Chase]] takes on the role of Scott Summers / Cyclops following the death of original voice actor [[Norm Spencer]];<ref name="EWTrailerFirstLook" /><ref name="ChaseSpencerReplace" /> [[Jennifer Hale]] replaces Disher as the voice of Jean Grey;<ref name="EWTrailerFirstLook" /> Holly Chou replaces Court as Jubilation Lee / Jubilee, with Court previously stating that she would not return to the role and hoped an [[Asian-American]] actor would voice the character instead;<ref name="PolygonAnnounce" /><ref name="EWTrailerFirstLook" /> [[A. J. LoCascio]] replaces Potter as Remy LeBeau / Gambit; Matthew Waterson voices Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto, following the death of [[David Hemblen]]; Gui Agustini voices [[Sunspot (Marvel Comics)|Roberto da Costa / Sunspot]]; [[J. P. Karliak]] replaces Rubin as Morph; Isaac Robinson-Smith voices LucanLucas Bishop, replacing [[Philip Akin]]; [[Ross Marquand]] voices Professor Charles Xavier, replacing [[Cedric Smith (actor)|Cedric Smith]]; [[Gil Birmingham]] voices [[Forge (character)|Forge]] following the death of [[Marc Strange]]; and [[Eric Bauza]] voices the Sentinels after the death of [[David Fox (actor)|David Fox]].<ref name="ReturningVA" /><ref name="EWTrailerFirstLook" />
Meredith Layne was the casting and voice director for the series, responsible for casting actors and directing the voice recording sessions. New cast members were hired for instances where the original voice actor was not available or their voice was no longer appropriate for the character, and were intended to match the original performances.<ref name="ChaseHaleColliderMar2024" /> Recasting was also done to have more authentic representation (as with Court and Jubilee), because of specific vocal intonations (as with Cable to better highlight the "weird" father-son relationship with Cyclops), or for symbolic reasons (as with Disher now voicing Valerie Cooper). Regarding Disher's new role, DeMayo explained that Cooper delivers the series' thesis and he wanted Disher to be the one to present that since he felt "she was such the heart of the original series" and her original role as Jean Grey was "the epitome of empathy".<ref name="EWTrailerFirstLook" />
In February 2024, DeMayo said [[Theo James]], who DeMayo worked with on the film ''[[The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf]]'' (2021), had been cast in a "fan favorite" role,<ref name="EWTrailerFirstLook" /> later revealed to be Bastion.<ref name="JamesBastion" /> Reprising their voice roles from ''What If...?'' in the first season are [[Josh Keaton]] as [[Captain America|Steve Rogers / Captain America]] and [[Michael Patrick McGill]] as [[Thunderbolt Ross]].<ref name="107IGNReview" /> [[Gates McFadden]] appearsis introduced at the end of seasonthe 1first season as [[Rachel Summers|Mother Askani;]], a future version of the daughter of Cyclops and Jean Grey. DeMayo and Winderbaum decided to cast McFadden inafter thediscussing roleher afterperformance watchingas [[Beverly Crusher]] in the [[Star Trek: Picard season 3|the third season]] of ''[[Star Trek: Picard]]'' (2023). Winderbaum had felt that Crusher and Jean were similar characters since he had been reading ''X-Men'' comics around the same time as the series ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'' (1987–1994) was being released, so he thought it was poetic to cast McFadden as a version of Jean's daughter.<ref name="McFadden" />
Voice recording began by November 2021,<ref name="LewaldNov2021Interview" /> primarily taking place remotely over [[Zoom (software)|Zoom]] due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. Chase and Hale recorded scenes for the third episode together in-person because of how much dialogue they share in that episode, but they said this was a rare occasion.<ref name="ChaseHaleColliderMar2024" /> Dodd revealed in February 2023 that he had started recording for the second season,<ref name="DoddS2Recording" /> and Zann stated in August 2023 that she had begun recording for it as well.<ref name="ZannS2Recording" /> By May 2024, she had completed her work on the season except for [[Automated dialogue replacement|additional dialogue recording]] (ADR).<ref name="ZannS2RecordingDone" /> Bayne also returned for the season.<ref name="BayneS2" /> Despite the pandemic having less of an impact on the second season, recording continued to take place remotely for most cast members due to them being based in different locations.<ref name="ChaseHaleColliderMar2024" />
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== Reception ==
=== Viewership ===
According to [[Whip Media]], which tracks viewership data for the 25 million worldwide users of its [[TV Time]] app, ''X-Men '97'' was the most anticipated new series of March 2024.<ref name="TVTimeAnticipated" /> Disney announced that the first two episodes had 4 million views worldwide in the five days following their release, marking the biggest first-season premiere for a full-length animated series on the service since the [[What If...? season 1|first season]] of ''What If...?'' in 2021.<ref name="PremiereViewershipVariety" /><ref name="FinaleViewershipDeadline" /> The company announced that the first-season finale was watched by 3.5 million views globally during its first five days, which was similarly the biggest season finale for a full-length animated series on the streaming service since the first season of ''What If...?'' Disney added that viewership had grown consistently over the four episodes leading up to the finale, and views for the original series had also doubled since ''X-Men '97'' premiered.<ref name="FinaleViewershipDeadline" />
According to [[Whip Media]], who track viewership data for the 25 million worldwide users of their [[TV Time]] app, ''X-Men '97'' was the most anticipated new series of March 2024.<ref name="TVTimeAnticipated" /> Disney announced that the first episode had 4 million views worldwide in the five days following its release, marking the second-biggest first-season premiere for a full-length animated series on the service since the [[What If...? season 1|first season]] of ''What If...?'' in 2021.<ref name="PremiereViewershipVariety" /> According to the streaming aggregator [[JustWatch]], ''X-Men '97'' was the fifth most watched television series across all platforms in the United States during the week of March 18–24, 2024.<ref name="PremiereViewershipJustWatch" /> Whip Media reported that the show was the 2nd most streamed television series in the United States from April 14 to 28, 2024,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Prange |first=Stephanie |date=April 16, 2024 |title=Prime Video's 'Fallout' Tops Weekly Whip U.S. Streaming Originals Chart |url=https://www.mediaplaynews.com/prime-videos-fallout-tops-weekly-whip-us-streaming-originals-chart/ |access-date=May 7, 2024 |website=[[Media Play News]] |archive-date=May 7, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240507113246/https://www.mediaplaynews.com/prime-videos-fallout-tops-weekly-whip-us-streaming-originals-chart/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Prange |first=Stephanie |date=April 23, 2024 |title=Prime Video's 'Fallout' Again Tops Weekly Whip U.S. Streaming Originals Chart |url=https://www.mediaplaynews.com/prime-videos-fallout-again-tops-weekly-whip-u-s-streaming-originals-chart/ |access-date=May 7, 2024 |website=[[Media Play News]] |archive-date=May 7, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240507112139/https://www.mediaplaynews.com/prime-videos-fallout-again-tops-weekly-whip-u-s-streaming-originals-chart/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Prange |first=Stephanie |date=May 1, 2024 |title=Prime Video's 'Fallout' Again Tops Weekly Whip U.S. Streaming Originals Chart |url=https://www.mediaplaynews.com/prime-videos-fallout-again-tops-weekly-whip-u-s-streaming-originals-chart-2/ |access-date=May 7, 2024 |website=[[Media Play News]] |archive-date=May 7, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240507112137/https://www.mediaplaynews.com/prime-videos-fallout-again-tops-weekly-whip-u-s-streaming-originals-chart-2/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and was the most streamed television series from May 5 to 12, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Prange |first=Stephanie |date=May 7, 2024 |title=Disney+ Series 'X-Men '97' Tops Weekly Whip U.S. Streaming Originals Chart |url=https://www.mediaplaynews.com/disney-plus-series-xmen-97-tops-weekly-whip-us-streaming-originals-chart/ |access-date=May 21, 2024 |website=[[Media Play News]] |archive-date=May 21, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240521221304/https://www.mediaplaynews.com/disney-plus-series-xmen-97-tops-weekly-whip-us-streaming-originals-chart/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Prange |first=Stephanie |date=May 15, 2024 |title=Disney+ Series 'X-Men '97' Again Tops Weekly Whip U.S. Streaming Originals Chart for Week Ended May 12 |url=https://www.mediaplaynews.com/disney-plus-series-x-men-97-again-tops-weekly-whip-us-streaming-originals-chart-may-12/ |access-date=May 21, 2024 |website=[[Media Play News]] |archive-date=May 21, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240521221308/https://www.mediaplaynews.com/disney-plus-series-x-men-97-again-tops-weekly-whip-us-streaming-originals-chart-may-12/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The season finale saw 3.5 million views globally during its first five days on the streaming service.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Campione |first=Katie |date=May 21, 2024 |title='X-Men '97' Races To Finish Line With Strong Finale Audience |url=https://deadline.com/2024/05/x-men-97-finale-viewership-disney-plus-1235926064/ |access-date=May 21, 2024 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |archive-date=May 21, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240521184140/https://deadline.com/2024/05/x-men-97-finale-viewership-disney-plus-1235926064/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Flook |first=Ray |date=May 21, 2024 |title=X-Men '97 S01 Finale: 3.5M Global Views First 5 Days; TAS Views Double |url=https://bleedingcool.com/tv/x-men-97-s01-finale-3-5m-global-views-first-5-days-tas-views-double/ |access-date=May 21, 2024 |website=[[Bleeding Cool]] |archive-date=May 21, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240521221303/https://bleedingcool.com/tv/x-men-97-s01-finale-3-5m-global-views-first-5-days-tas-views-double/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
The series debuted on Whip's US top streaming originals chart in fourth place during its premiere week. It was in third place, behind [[Amazon Prime Video]]'s ''[[Invincible (TV series)|Invincible]]'' and Disney+'s ''[[Star Wars: The Bad Batch]]'', for the next two weeks; in second place, behind Prime Video's ''[[Fallout (American TV series)|Fallout]]'', for the following three weeks; and at first place for the two weeks after that. For the week that the first-season finale was released, the series was second on Whip's chart behind [[Netflix]]'s ''[[Bridgerton]]''.<ref name="WhipMediaRefBundle" /> [[JustWatch]], a guide to streaming content with access to data from more than 20 million users, included ''X-Men '97'' on its list of top 10 US streaming series for the week it premiered.<ref name="PremiereViewershipJustWatch" />
=== Critical response ===
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The first season received critical acclaim,<ref name="Chauncey"/><ref name="DeMayoFiredVulture" /><ref name="IGNAcclaim" /> was called "Marvel's best release in years", and was praised for its nostalgic animation, "smart writing, and captivating action sequences".<ref name="GamesRadarAcclaim" /><ref name="RTFirstReviews" /> [[Review aggregator]] website [[Rotten Tomatoes]] calculated that 99% of 79 critics reviews were positive, with an average rating of 8.9 out of 10. The website's critics consensus reads, "Pulling off the x-traordinary feat of staying true to its beloved predecessor while charting a path forward for the franchise, ''X-Men '97'' is simply x-cellent."<ref name="RTS1">{{Cite Rotten Tomatoes |id=x_men_97 |type=tv |title=X-Men '97 |season=1 |access-date=September 16, 2024}}{{cbignore}}</ref> [[Metacritic]] assigned a [[weighted average]] score of 82 out of 100 based on 14 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".<ref name="MCS2">{{Cite Metacritic |title=X-Men '97 |id=x-men-97 |type=tv |season=1 |access-date=September 16, 2024}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
''X-Men '97'' received critical acclaim.{{efn|Multiple sources including:<ref name="BBCReview" /><ref name="TotalFilmAcclaim" /><ref name="ColliderAcclaim" /><ref name="IndependentAcclaim" /><ref name="EmpireExplosiveEp" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lyles |first=Taylor |date=April 17, 2024 |title=X-Men 97 Movie on the Level of Akira and Spider-Verse Would be a 'Slam Dunk,' Directors Say |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/x-men-97-movie-on-the-level-of-akira-and-spider-verse-would-be-a-slam-dunk-directors-say |access-date=June 11, 2024 |website=[[IGN]] |archive-date=June 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240611122241/https://www.ign.com/articles/x-men-97-movie-on-the-level-of-akira-and-spider-verse-would-be-a-slam-dunk-directors-say |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Milici |first=Lauren |date=May 16, 2024 |title=After its finale earned rave reviews, X-Men '97 matches a Rotten Tomatoes record previously held by a surprising Marvel show |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/marvel-tv-shows/after-its-finale-earned-rave-reviews-x-men-97-equals-a-rotten-tomatoes-record-previously-held-by-a-surprising-marvel-show/ |access-date=June 5, 2024 |magazine=[[Total Film]] |publisher=[[GamesRadar+]] |archive-date=June 5, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240605190123/https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/marvel-tv-shows/after-its-finale-earned-rave-reviews-x-men-97-equals-a-rotten-tomatoes-record-previously-held-by-a-surprising-marvel-show/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Holmes |first=Adam |date=May 30, 2024 |title=X-Men '97's Head Director Explained To Us Why It Was Important To 'Nail' The Genosha Tragedy In Season 1 |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/interviews/x-men-97-head-director-important-nail-genosha-tragedy-season-1 |access-date=June 5, 2024 |website=[[CinemaBlend]] |archive-date=June 5, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240605190124/https://www.cinemablend.com/interviews/x-men-97-head-director-important-nail-genosha-tragedy-season-1 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lovitt |first=Maggie |date=June 6, 2024 |title=Lenore Zann 'Loved Every Minute' of Exploring Rogue's 'X-Men '97' Love Triangle |url=https://collider.com/x-men-97-love-triangle-lenore-zann/ |access-date=June 11, 2024 |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]] |archive-date=June 9, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240609162701/https://collider.com/x-men-97-love-triangle-lenore-zann/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Chauncey"/><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tinoco |first=Armando |date=August 16, 2024 |title='X-Men '97' Creator Beau DeMayo Claims Sharing Gay Pride-Themed Fan Art Led To Him Losing His Season 2 Credits; Marvel Responds – Update |url=https://deadline.com/2024/08/x-men-97-beau-demayo-marvel-disney-exit-1236041972/ |access-date=September 6, 2024 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Marvel and X-Men '97 creator Beau DeMayo's big secret fight is finally breaking out in public |url=https://www.avclub.com/x-men-97-beau-demayo-disney-strips-credits-fan-art |access-date=September 6, 2024 |website=AV Club |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=''X-Men '97'' Creator Claims Marvel "Stripped" S2 Credit, Studio Cites "Egregious" Misconduct |url=https://www.animationmagazine.net/2024/08/x-men-97-creator-claims-marvel-stripped-s2-credit-studio-cites-egregious-misconduct/ |date=August 16, 2024 |access-date=September 6, 2024 |website=Animation Magazine}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Zhan |first=Jennifer |date=August 16, 2024 |title=Why Did Beau DeMayo Get X-ed Out of X-Men '97? |url=https://www.vulture.com/article/beau-demayo-disney-x-men-97-allegations.html |access-date=September 6, 2024 |website=Vulture |language=en}}</ref>}} [[Review aggregator]] [[Rotten Tomatoes]] reported that critics called the series "Marvel's best release in years", praising "its nostalgic 2D animation style, smart writing, and captivating action sequences".<ref name="RTFirstReviews" /> 99% of 79 reviews are positive on the website, with an average rating of 8.9/10. The website's critics consensus states, "Pulling off the x-traordinary feat of staying true to its beloved predecessor while charting a path forward for the franchise, ''X-Men '97'' is simply x-cellent."<ref name="S1RT" /> [[Metacritic]], which uses a weighted average, assigned the first season a score of 82 out of 100 based on 14 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".<ref name="S1MC" />
Hayden Mears of ''[[TVLine]]'' complimented the show for combining the "vintage" feel with modernity in an "unassuming way".<ref name="TVLineReview" /> Francis Agustin of the [[BBC]] believed that the series was a shift away from the heavily interconnected [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]].<ref name="BBCReview" /> Alex Abad-Santos of ''Vox'' said "[e]verything about ''{{'}}97'' reflects an affection and thoughtfulness, not just for the Saturday morning cartoon but for the X-Men, too", praising the show for its understanding of the source material.<ref name="VoxApril2024" /> Brian Lowry of [[CNN News]] commented on the series' more adult tone and noted how it managed to remain faithful to the original series in spite of it.<ref name="CNNReview" /> Simon Gallagher from ''Screen Rant'' said "27 years after The Animated Series ended, X-Men '97 takes the original further, adding freshness without betraying anything that made us love it" and praising the show for its story, chosen plots and improved animation style.<ref name="ScreenRantReview" />
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| rowspan="4" | <ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Erik |date=July 9, 2024 |title=HCA Astra TV Awards Nominations: 'The Bear', 'Hacks', 'The Morning Show', 'Baby Reindeer' Lead Nominations |url=https://awardswatch.com/hca-astra-tv-awards-nominations-the-bear-hacks-the-morning-show-baby-reindeer-lead-nominations/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240711015642/https://awardswatch.com/hca-astra-tv-awards-nominations-the-bear-hacks-the-morning-show-baby-reindeer-lead-nominations/ |archive-date=July 11, 2024 |access-date=July 11, 2024 |website=AwardsWatch}}</ref>
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| rowspan="3" | Best Voice-Over Performance
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| {{nom}}
| rowspan="3" | <ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Erik |date=June 13, 2024 |title=AwardsWatch – 'Genius: MLK/X,' 'Abbott Elementary' Lead 8th Black Reel Television Awards Nominations |url=https://awardswatch.com/genius-mlk-x-abbott-elementary-lead-8th-black-reel-television-awards-nominations/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240613215126/https://awardswatch.com/genius-mlk-x-abbott-elementary-lead-8th-black-reel-television-awards-nominations/ |archive-date=June 13, 2024 |access-date=June 14, 2024 |website=AwardsWatch}}</ref>
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| [[Black Reel Award for Outstanding Directing, Drama Series|Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series]]
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| Beau DeMayo (for "[[Remember It]]")
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| Beau DeMayo, [[Victoria Alonso]], Louis D'Esposito, [[Kevin Feige]], and [[Brad Winderbaum]]
| {{nom}}
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Lewis |first=Hilary |date=June 5, 2024 |title=2024 Gotham TV Awards: 'Baby Reindeer,' 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith,' 'Colin From Accounts' Top Winners |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/gotham-tv-awards-2024-winners-list-1235914274/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240605000137/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/gotham-tv-awards-2024-winners-list-1235914274/ |archive-date=June 5, 2024 |access-date=June 5, 2024 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref>
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| Beau DeMayo, Victoria Alonso, Louis D'Esposito, Kevin Feige, Brad Winderbaum, Dana Vasquez-Eberhardt, Jake Castorena, Charley Feldman, Danielle Costa, Sean Gantka, Meredith Layne, Sang Hyouk Bang, Yun Mo Sung, and Emi Yonemura (for "[[Remember It]]")
| {{nom}}
| <ref>{{Cite web |lastlast1=Moreau |firstfirst1=Jordan |last2=Schneider |first2=Michael |last3=Bechara |first3=Diego Ramos |date=July 17, 2024 |title=Emmy Nominations 2024: 'Shogun' Leads All Shows With 25 Nods, 'The Bear' Close Behind With 23 |url=https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/2024-emmy-nominations-list-1236074176/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240717181656/https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/2024-emmy-nominations-list-1236074176/ |archive-date=July 17, 2024 |access-date=July 17, 2024 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref>
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| rowspan="2" | <ref>{{Cite web |last=Longeretta |first=Emily |date=June 10, 2024 |title='Baby Reindeer,' 'Ripley' and 'Shogun' Lead 2024 TCA Awards Nominations: Full List |url=https://variety.com/2024/tv/awards/2024-tca-award-nominations-full-list-1236030322/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240610220111/https://variety.com/2024/tv/awards/2024-tca-award-nominations-full-list-1236030322/ |archive-date=June 10, 2024 |access-date=June 10, 2024 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref>
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| [[TCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Family Programming|Outstanding Achievement in Family Programming]]
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== Documentary special ==
{{Main|Marvel Studios: Assembled|l1=''Marvel Studios: Assembled''}}
In February 2021, the documentary series ''[[Marvel Studios: Assembled]]'' was announced. The specials go behind the scenes of the Marvel Studios films and television series with cast members and additional creatives.<ref name="Assembled" /> The special offor this series, "[[The Making of X-Men '97|The Making of ''X-Men '97'']]{{-"}}, features cast members from the original series and ''X-Men '97'' who reveal their behind-the-scenes stories, and it explores the origins of the original series. It was released on Disney+ on May 22, 2024.<ref name="AssembledEp" />
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<ref name="Synopsis">{{Cite web |last=Carr |first=Mary Kate |date=February 15, 2024 |title=The X-Men are finally back in X-Men '97 trailer |url=https://www.avclub.com/x-men-97-trailer-disney-plus-mcu-wolverine-magneto-1851260597 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240215185159/https://www.avclub.com/x-men-97-trailer-disney-plus-mcu-wolverine-magneto-1851260597 |archive-date=February 15, 2024 |access-date=February 15, 2024 |website=[[The A.V. Club]]}}</ref>
<ref name="CNETSeriesExplained">{{Cite web |last=Jackson |first=Kourtnee |date=March 23, 2024 |title=Mutant Mania: Marvel's 'X-Men '97' Revival Series Explained |url=https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/mutant-mania-marvels-x-men-97-revival-series-explained/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240323161519/https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/mutant-mania-marvels-x-men-97-revival-series-explained/ |archive-date=March 23, 2024 |access-date=April 21, 2024 |publisherwebsite=[[CNET]]}}</ref>
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<ref name="Wahlgren">{{Cite tweet |number=1790571076608786568 |user=KariWahlgren |title=Young Rose, old Rose, and young Sebastian... such a fun challenge to play multiple roles on Episode 8 of X-Men 97! Always a joy to be part of the X-Men universe... |first=Kari |last=Wahlgren |author-link=Kari Wahlgren |date=May 15, 2024 |access-date=May 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240519151959/https://x.com/KariWahlgren/status/1790571076608786568 |archive-date=May 19, 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref>
<ref name="ColliderAcclaimHalePreviousMedia">{{Cite web |last=RomanchickDiaz |first=ShaneEric |date=MarchJune 2327, 2024 |title='Jennifer Hale of X-Men '97' Collectionon FromBringing BoxLunchJean LetsGrey Youand JoinGoblin theQueen Iconicto Marvel TeamLife |url=https://collidernerdist.com/article/jennifer-hale-x-men-97-collectioninterview-boxlunchjean-imagegrey/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2024042321542420240629133203/https://collidernerdist.com/article/jennifer-hale-x-men-97-collectioninterview-boxlunchjean-imagegrey/ |archive-date=AprilJune 2329, 2024 |access-date=AprilJune 1129, 2024 |website=[[Collider (website)|ColliderNerdist]]}}</ref>▼
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<ref name="DeMayoApril2022Pressure">{{Cite web |last=Franco |first=Jack |date=April 29, 2022 |title=Moon Knight Writer Discusses Bringing the X-Men Back to Marvel |url=https://www.cbr.com/moon-knight-writer-x-men-97-marvel/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220430035406/https://www.cbr.com/moon-knight-writer-x-men-97-marvel/ |archive-date=April 30, 2022 |access-date=May 10, 2022 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]]}}</ref>
<ref name="NotMCU2">{{Cite web |last=Keane |first=Sean |date=July 22, 2022 |title=X-Men '97 Brings Marvel Mutant Revival to Disney Plus in Fall 2023 |url=https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/x-men-97-brings-marvel-mutant-revival-disney-plus-in-fall-2023/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220722195914/https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/x-men-97-brings-marvel-mutant-revival-disney-plus-in-fall-2023/ |archive-date=July 22, 2022 |access-date=July 23, 2022 |publisherwebsite=[[CNET]]}}</ref>
<ref name="SDCC2022Variety">{{Cite web |last=Moreau |first=Jordan |date=July 22, 2022 |title='Marvel Zombies,' 'Spider-Man: Freshman Year,' 'What If?' Season 2 Get First Looks |url=https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/marvel-zombies-what-if-season-2-1235320234/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220722211149/https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/marvel-zombies-what-if-season-2-1235320234/ |archive-date=July 22, 2022 |access-date=July 22, 2022 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref>
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<ref name="NotMCUInverse">{{Cite web |last=Johnston |first=Dais |date=April 18, 2024 |title=Is 'X-Men '97' Canon to the MCU? Kevin Feige Considered It |url=https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/x-men-97-mcu-canon |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240422045312/https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/x-men-97-mcu-canon |archive-date=April 22, 2024 |access-date=April 22, 2024 |website=[[Inverse (website)|Inverse]]}}</ref>
<ref name="ConleyYonemuraS2">{{Cite web |last=Behbakht |first=Andy |date=May 22, 2024 |title=X-Men '97 Season 1 Directors On Marvel Cameos, Storm's Rebirth & The 3-Part Finale |url=https://screenrant.com/x-men-97-season-1-finale-emi-emmett-yonemura-chase-conley-interview/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240523003029/https://screenrant.com/x-men-97-season-1-finale-emi-emmett-yonemura-chase-conley-interview/ |archive-date=May 23, 2024 |access-date=May 23, 2024 |website=[[Screen Rant]]}}</ref>▼
<ref name="Chauncey">{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=July 9, 2024 |title='X-Men '97': Matthew Chauncey Set As New Writer Of Marvel Animated Series For Disney+ |url=https://deadline.com/2024/07/x-men-97-matthew-chauncey-writer-marvel-disney-plus-1236005273/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240710020216/https://deadline.com/2024/07/x-men-97-matthew-chauncey-writer-marvel-disney-plus-1236005273/ |archive-date=July 10, 2024 |access-date=July 9, 2024 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref>
<ref name="DeMayoGayPrideFanArt">{{Cite web |last=Sim |first=Bernardo |date=August 15, 2024 |title=Beau DeMayo says Pride-themed X-Men '97 fan art led to his season 2 credits being stripped |url=https://www.out.com/gay-tv-shows/x-men-97-beau-demayo-breaks-silence-firing-from-marvel-animation |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816030020/https://www.out.com/gay-tv-shows/x-men-97-beau-demayo-breaks-silence-firing-from-marvel-animation |archive-date=August 16, 2024 |access-date=August 15, 2024 |website=[[Out (magazine)|Out]]}}</ref>
▲<ref name="ConleyYonemuraS2">{{Cite web |last=Behbakht |first=Andy |date=May 22, 2024 |title=X-Men '97 Season 1 Directors On Marvel Cameos, Storm's Rebirth & The 3-Part Finale |url=https://screenrant.com/x-men-97-season-1-finale-emi-emmett-yonemura-chase-conley-interview/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240523003029/https://screenrant.com/x-men-97-season-1-finale-emi-emmett-yonemura-chase-conley-interview/ |archive-date=May 23, 2024 |access-date=May 23, 2024 |website=[[Screen Rant]]}}</ref>
<ref name="MarvelDeMayoStatementTHR">{{Cite web |last1=Couch |first1=Aaron |last2=Kit |first2=Borys |date=August 15, 2024 |title=Marvel Fires Back Over 'X-Men '97' Creator's Claim He Was "Stripped" of Season 2 Credit, Cites "Egregious" Investigation Findings (Exclusive) |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/x-men-97-creator-claims-marvel-gay-pride-1235976534/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816102117/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/x-men-97-creator-claims-marvel-gay-pride-1235976534/ |archive-date=August 16, 2024 |access-date=August 16, 2024 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref>
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<ref name="MarvelDeMayoStatementVariety">{{Cite web |last1=Vary |first1=Adam B. |last2=Stephan |first2=Katcy |date=August 15, 2024 |title=Marvel Says 'X-Men '97' Creator Beau DeMayo Was Fired for 'Egregious' Misconduct After He Alleges Disney Stripped Credit Over Gay Pride Post |url=https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/marvel-x-men-97-beau-demayo-misconduct-gay-pride-post-1236108632/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240817060045/https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/marvel-x-men-97-beau-demayo-misconduct-gay-pride-post-1236108632/ |archive-date=August 17, 2024 |access-date=August 17, 2024 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref>
<ref name="MarvelDeMayoStatementEW">{{Cite webmagazine |last1=Coleman |first1=Ryan |last2=Romano |first2=Nick |date=August 16, 2024 |title=Marvel says it fired X-Men '97 creator for 'egregious' misconduct after he claims it had issue with gay fan art |url=https://ew.com/beau-demayo-claims-disney-stripped-his-x-men-97-credits-over-lgbtq-post-8696401 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240817191504/https://ew.com/beau-demayo-claims-disney-stripped-his-x-men-97-credits-over-lgbtq-post-8696401 |archive-date=August 17, 2024 |access-date=August 17, 2024 |websitemagazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]}}</ref>
<ref name="SneiderDeMayoInvestigation">{{Cite web |last=Sneider |first=Jeff |date=August 16, 2024 |title="Sexual Misconduct": Inside the Beau DeMayo Allegations That Cost Him His Job on 'X-Men '97' |url=https://www.theinsneider.com/p/beau-demayo-allegations-sexual-misconduct-inside-his-firing-from-marvel-and-the-witcher |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240817062156/https://www.theinsneider.com/p/beau-demayo-allegations-sexual-misconduct-inside-his-firing-from-marvel-and-the-witcher |archive-date=August 17, 2024 |access-date=August 17, 2024 |website=TheInSneider}}</ref>
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<ref name="FatalAttractions">{{Cite web |last=George |first=Joe |date=May 8, 2024 |title=X-Men '97 Episode 9 Ending Just Recreated One of the Most Shocking X-Men Moments Ever |url=https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/x-men-97-episode-9-onslaught-fatal-attractions-pryde/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240508185706/https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/x-men-97-episode-9-onslaught-fatal-attractions-pryde/ |archive-date=May 8, 2024 |access-date=May 9, 2024 |website=[[Den of Geek]]}}</ref>
<ref name="RestrictedDeadpoolDeadpoolOffLimits">{{Cite tweetweb |numberlast=1789193768786379172Behbakht |userfirst=BeauDemayoAndy |titledate=YeahMay 19, he was off-limits2024 |firsttitle=BeauWhy |last=DeMayoDeadpool |accessCouldn't Appear In X-date=AugustMen 23,'97 2024Season 1 & Potential Future Appearance |languageurl=enhttps://screenrant.com/x-men-97-season-2-deadpool-future-appearance-tease/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2024051801111620240519165909/https://twitterscreenrant.com/BeauDemayox-men-97-season-2-deadpool-future-appearance-tease/status/1789193768786379172 |archive-date=May 1819, 2024 |urlaccess-statusdate=liveSeptember |url=https://twitter.com/BeauDemayo/status/178919376878637917216, 2024 |viawebsite=[[TwitterScreen Rant]]}}</ref>
<ref name="EmpireExplosiveEpDeMayoS2Sep2024">{{Cite magazineweb |last=AustinKundu |first=NicolaTamal |date=AprilSeptember 1225, 2024 |title=X-Men '97's MostSeason Explosive2: EpisodeBeau JustDeMayo ChangedSays MutantMarvel HistoryCut Onslaught & Age of Apocalypse |url=https://www.empireonlinesuperherohype.com/tv/features/584434-x-men-97-mostseason-explosive2-episodeonslaught-changedcut-mutantage-history/of-apocalypse-plans |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2024041621320120240925160137/https://www.empireonlinesuperherohype.com/tv/features/584434-x-men-97-mostseason-explosive2-episodeonslaught-changedcut-mutantage-history/of-apocalypse-plans |archive-date=AprilSeptember 1625, 2024 |access-date=AprilSeptember 1628, 2024 |magazinewebsite=[[Empire (magazine)|EmpireSuperHeroHype]]}}</ref>▼
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<ref name="ZannS2RecordingDone">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Michael Winn |date=May 8, 2024 |title=X-Men '97's Lenore Zann Opens Up About the Moment That Changed Rogue Forever |url=https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/x-men-97s-lenore-zann-rogue/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240508232858/https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/x-men-97s-lenore-zann-rogue/ |archive-date=May 8, 2024 |access-date=May 9, 2024 |website=[[Den of Geek]]}}</ref>
<ref name="McFadden">{{Cite magazine |last=Romano |first=Nick |date=May 17, 2024 |title='X-Men '97' team on setting the stage for season 2 |url=https://ew.com/x-men-97-season-2-apocalypse-gambit-8649027 |accessurl-datestatus=May 17, 2024 |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |archive-date=May 17, 2024live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240517230707/https://ew.com/x-men-97-season-2-apocalypse-gambit-8649027 |urlarchive-statusdate=liveMay 17, 2024 |access-date=May 17, 2024 |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]}}</ref>
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<ref name="TVTimeAnticipated">{{Cite web |last=Prange |first=Stephanie |date=February 29, 2024 |title=Whip Media: 'X-Men '97' Top New Show, 'Grey's Anatomy' Top Returning Show Anticipated in March |url=https://www.mediaplaynews.com/whip-media-x-men-97-top-new-show-greys-anatomy-top-returning-show-anticipated-in-march/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240305090704/https://www.mediaplaynews.com/whip-media-x-men-97-top-new-show-greys-anatomy-top-returning-show-anticipated-in-march/ |archive-date=March 5, 2024 |access-date=April 25, 2024 |website=[[Media Play News]]}}</ref>
<ref name="TotalFilmAcclaimFinaleViewershipDeadline">{{Cite magazineweb |last=RussellCampione |first=BradleyKatie |date=AprilMay 1121, 2024 |title=Thought 'X-Men '97' episodeRaces 5To wasFinish devastating?Line TheWith seriesStrong creatorFinale hints we haven't seen anything yetAudience |url=https://www.gamesradardeadline.com/2024/05/x-men-97-episodefinale-5viewership-creatordisney-respondsplus-deaths-warm-up1235926064/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2024041110195420240521184140/https://www.gamesradardeadline.com/2024/05/x-men-97-episodefinale-5viewership-creatordisney-respondsplus-deaths-warm-up1235926064/ |archive-date=AprilMay 1121, 2024 |access-date=AprilMay 1121, 2024 |magazinewebsite=[[TotalDeadline Film]] |publisher=[[GamesRadar+Hollywood]]}}</ref>▼
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<ref name="WhipMediaRefBundle">[[Whip Media]] streaming viewership data from the week ending March 24 to the week ending May 19, 2024:
▲<ref name="ColliderAcclaim">{{Cite web |last=Romanchick |first=Shane |date=March 23, 2024 |title='X-Men '97' Collection From BoxLunch Lets You Join the Iconic Marvel Team |url=https://collider.com/x-men-97-collection-boxlunch-image/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240423215424/https://collider.com/x-men-97-collection-boxlunch-image/ |archive-date=April 23, 2024 |access-date=April 11, 2024 |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]]}}</ref>
* {{Cite web |last=Prange |first=Stephanie |date=March 26, 2024 |title=Prime Video's 'Invincible' Tops Weekly Whip U.S. Streaming Originals Chart |url=https://www.mediaplaynews.com/prime-videos-invincible-tops-weekly-whip-us-streaming-originals-chart/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240507113247/https://www.mediaplaynews.com/prime-videos-invincible-tops-weekly-whip-us-streaming-originals-chart/ |archive-date=May 7, 2024 |access-date=September 16, 2024 |website=[[Media Play News]]}}
* {{Cite web |last=Prange |first=Stephanie |date=April 2, 2024 |title=Prime Video's 'Invincible' Again Tops Weekly Whip U.S. Streaming Originals Chart |url=https://www.mediaplaynews.com/prime-videos-invincible-again-tops-weekly-whip-us-streaming-originals-chart/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240507113644/https://www.mediaplaynews.com/prime-videos-invincible-again-tops-weekly-whip-us-streaming-originals-chart/ |archive-date=May 7, 2024 |access-date=September 16, 2024 |website=[[Media Play News]]}}
* {{Cite web |last=Prange |first=Stephanie |date=April 10, 2024 |title=Prime Video's 'Invincible' Again Tops Weekly Whip U.S. Streaming Originals Chart the Week Ended April 7 |url=https://www.mediaplaynews.com/prime-videos-invincible-again-tops-weekly-whip-us-streaming-originals-chart-the-week-ended-april-7/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240507115149/https://www.mediaplaynews.com/prime-videos-invincible-again-tops-weekly-whip-us-streaming-originals-chart-the-week-ended-april-7/ |archive-date=May 7, 2024 |access-date=September 16, 2024 |website=[[Media Play News]]}}
* {{Cite web |last=Prange |first=Stephanie |date=April 16, 2024 |title=Prime Video's 'Fallout' Tops Weekly Whip U.S. Streaming Originals Chart |url=https://www.mediaplaynews.com/prime-videos-fallout-tops-weekly-whip-us-streaming-originals-chart/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240507113246/https://www.mediaplaynews.com/prime-videos-fallout-tops-weekly-whip-us-streaming-originals-chart/ |archive-date=May 7, 2024 |access-date=May 7, 2024 |website=[[Media Play News]]}}
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▲<ref name="TotalFilmAcclaim">{{Cite magazine |last=Russell |first=Bradley |date=April 11, 2024 |title=Thought X-Men '97 episode 5 was devastating? The series creator hints we haven't seen anything yet |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/x-men-97-episode-5-creator-responds-deaths-warm-up/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240411101954/https://www.gamesradar.com/x-men-97-episode-5-creator-responds-deaths-warm-up/ |archive-date=April 11, 2024 |access-date=April 11, 2024 |magazine=[[Total Film]] |publisher=[[GamesRadar+]]}}</ref>
<ref name="IndependentAcclaim">{{Cite news |last=Wilson |first=Tabitha |date=April 10, 2024 |title=Superhero fans praise Marvel's 'best release in years' |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/x-men-97-marvel-cinematic-universe-x-men-97-b2526498.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240411013953/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/x-men-97-marvel-cinematic-universe-x-men-97-b2526498.html |archive-date=April 11, 2024 |access-date=April 12, 2024 |newspaper=[[The Independent]]}}</ref>
<ref name="VoxApril2024">{{Cite web |last=Abad-Santos |first=Alex |date=April 10, 2024 |title=X-Men '97 is Marvel's best argument for an X-Men animated feature |url=https://www.vox.com/culture/24125852/x-men-97-review-marvel-live-action |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240421180242/https://www.vox.com/culture/24125852/x-men-97-review-marvel-live-action |archive-date=April 21, 2024 |access-date=April 21, 2024 |website=[[Vox (website)|Vox]]}}</ref>
<ref name="CNNReview">{{Cite web |last=Lowry |first=Brian |date=March 20, 2024 |title='X-Men '97' delivers an animated blast from the past – and maybe Marvel's future |url=https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/20/entertainment/x-men-97-marvel-animation/index.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240327205036/https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/20/entertainment/x-men-97-marvel-animation/index.html |archive-date=March 27, 2024 |access-date=April 21, 2024 |publisherwebsite=[[CNN]]}}</ref>
▲<ref name="EmpireExplosiveEp">{{Cite magazine |last=Austin |first=Nicola |date=April 12, 2024 |title=X-Men '97's Most Explosive Episode Just Changed Mutant History |url=https://www.empireonline.com/tv/features/x-men-97-most-explosive-episode-changed-mutant-history/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240416213201/https://www.empireonline.com/tv/features/x-men-97-most-explosive-episode-changed-mutant-history/ |archive-date=April 16, 2024 |access-date=April 16, 2024 |magazine=[[Empire (magazine)|Empire]]}}</ref>
<ref name="RTFirstReviews">{{Cite web |last=Pruner |first=Aaron |date=March 20, 2024 |title=X-Men '97 First Reviews: "Marvel's Best Release in Years," Critics Say |url=https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/x-men-97-first-reviews-marvels-best-release-in-years-critics-say/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240321120028/https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/x-men-97-first-reviews-marvels-best-release-in-years-critics-say/ |archive-date=March 21, 2024 |access-date=March 21, 2024 |website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]}}</ref>
<ref name="S1RT">{{Cite Rotten Tomatoes |id=x_men_97 |type=tv |title=X-Men '97 |season=1 |access-date=April 19, 2024}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
<ref name="S1MC">{{Cite Metacritic |title=X-Men '97 |id=x-men-97 |type=tv |season=1 |access-date=April 19, 2024}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
<ref name="TVLineReview">{{Cite web |last=Mears |first=Hayden |date=March 20, 2024 |title=X-Men '97 Review: A Confident, Kinetic Follow-Up to Original Animated Series |url=https://tvline.com/reviews/x-men-97-animated-series-revival-disney-plus-1235190544/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240320231949/https://tvline.com/reviews/x-men-97-animated-series-revival-disney-plus-1235190544/ |archive-date=March 20, 2024 |access-date=March 20, 2024 |website=[[TVLine]]}}</ref>
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<ref name="ScreenRantReview">{{Cite web |last=Gallagher |first=Simon |date=March 20, 2024 |title=X-Men '97 Review: This Really Is The Next Step In Evolution For Marvel's Beloved Show |url=https://screenrant.com/x-men-97-tv-review/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240322235843/https://screenrant.com/x-men-97-tv-review/ |archive-date=March 22, 2024 |access-date=April 23, 2024 |website=[[Screen Rant]]}}</ref>
<ref name="DeMayoFiredVulture">{{Cite web |last=Zhan |first=Jennifer |date=August 16, 2024 |title=Why Did Beau DeMayo Get X-ed Out of X-Men '97? |url=https://www.vulture.com/article/beau-demayo-disney-x-men-97-allegations.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.ph/YdbmP |archive-date=August 17, 2024 |access-date=September 6, 2024 |website=[[Vulture (website)|Vulture]]}}</ref>
<ref name="GamesRadarAcclaim">{{Cite web |last=Milici |first=Lauren |date=May 16, 2024 |title=After its finale earned rave reviews, X-Men '97 matches a Rotten Tomatoes record previously held by a surprising Marvel show |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/marvel-tv-shows/after-its-finale-earned-rave-reviews-x-men-97-equals-a-rotten-tomatoes-record-previously-held-by-a-surprising-marvel-show/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240516155857/https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/marvel-tv-shows/after-its-finale-earned-rave-reviews-x-men-97-equals-a-rotten-tomatoes-record-previously-held-by-a-surprising-marvel-show/ |archive-date=May 16, 2024 |access-date=September 16, 2024 |website=[[GamesRadar+]]}}</ref>
<ref name="IGNAcclaim">{{Cite web |last=Lyles |first=Taylor |date=April 17, 2024 |title=X-Men 97 Movie on the Level of Akira and Spider-Verse Would be a 'Slam Dunk,' Directors Say |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/x-men-97-movie-on-the-level-of-akira-and-spider-verse-would-be-a-slam-dunk-directors-say |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240417194841/https://www.ign.com/articles/x-men-97-movie-on-the-level-of-akira-and-spider-verse-would-be-a-slam-dunk-directors-say |archive-date=April 17, 2024 |access-date=September 16, 2024 |website=[[IGN]]}}</ref>
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