Marvel Animation teases return of classic X‑Team in X‑Men ’97 season 2

A post‑credit scene in the fourth episode of X‑Men ’97’s second season on Disney+ shows Wolverine receiving a confidential file from Captain America, hinting at the reassembly of the original X‑Team – a lineup that historically included Wolverine, Sabretooth, Silver Fox and Maverick. The tease suggests the classic mutant squad will play a central role in upcoming episodes, which also bear titles that reference iconic moments from the 1990s cartoon.

The revival has been praised for balancing nostalgia with contemporary storytelling, preserving the original series’ visual style and characters while updating its themes of prejudice, identity and trauma for today’s audience. Critics note that the show serves as a bridge between fans of the original animated series and newer viewers familiar with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, reinforcing the cultural relevance of mutant narratives in 2026.