X-Men '97 Season 2 premieres on Disney+ on July 1

The animated series X-Men ’97 returns for a second season on Disney+, with the first four episodes released on July 1, 2026. The new season continues the show's time‑travel premise, scattering the mutant team across several eras—including a future focusing on Nathan Summers, the 1990s, and the distant past of En Sabah Nur. Reviewers note that the narrative remains emotionally intense, building on the drama of the first season while adding more complex plot threads and expanded Marvel‑universe references, such as cameo appearances by Captain America and Iron Man. Action sequences, particularly one featuring Jubilee’s pyrotechnic powers, receive praise, as does the series’ adherence to 1990s nostalgia and its seasoned voice cast. Critics conclude that Season 2 sustains the quality of its predecessor, delivering a blend of nostalgia, character depth, and heightened excitement for longtime fans.