X-Men ’97 Season 2 launches on Disney+ with three‑episode debut

Disney+ is set to release the second season of the revived animated series X-Men ’97 on July 1. The premiere will drop three episodes, marking the start of a nine‑episode run that continues the storyline of the original series with a focus on the classic "Age of Apocalypse" arc. The X‑Men are scattered across three eras – the ancient past, the 1997 present, and a far‑future timeline – as they confront new mutant intolerance and the looming threat of Apocalypse.

Key plot points highlighted in previews include the death of Gambit, which haunts the team and leaves Rogue grieving, and the presence of the powerful mutant En Sabah Nur (future Apocalypse) in the ancient timeline. The season also teases the return of familiar characters such as Magneto, Professor X and Beast, and suggests further time‑travel consequences for the mutants.

Disney+ will also feature other July programming, including new episodes of The Simpsons, a 24‑hour Independence Day broadcast, and a slate of shark‑focused documentaries for SharkFest. However, the primary focus of the launch week is the highly anticipated X-Men ’97 Season 2.