Magneto Killed as Apocalypse Ascends in X-Men ’97 Season 2 Episode 4

In the fourth episode of the second season of the animated series X‑Men ’97, titled “Rise of Apocalypse – Part II,” the ancient mutant En Sabah Nur transforms into Apocalypse using technology from a Celestial ship. During the climactic battle, Magneto sacrifices himself attempting to stop the newly empowered villain, but Apocalypse overpowers and kills him while Professor X watches helplessly.

The episode also includes a post‑credits scene in which Wolverine receives a classified file on the Weapon X project from Captain America, hinting at a new storyline. Additional details note the appearance of the sentient Celestial ship “Ship,” and the continuation of the series’ time‑travel narrative that links past and future Marvel storylines.