# X‑Men ’97 S2 rollout and future seasons > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/alan-cumming-discusses-x2-cast-trauma-amid-marvels-push-to-retire-xmen-characters > Updated: 2026-08-03T16:00:00.000Z. Sources: 194. Developments: 47. Disney+ kept its weekly cadence for X‑Men ’97 Season 2, delivering episode 7, “Strange Land, Savage Heart,” on 29 July 2026. The episode premiered worldwide at 12 am PT/3 am ET in North America, 8 am BST in the UK, 12:30 pm IST in India, 3 pm SGT in Singapore, 5 pm AEST in Australia and 7 pm NZST in New Zealand. The story follows Nightcrawler defending anti‑mutant politician Graydon Creed during a trial staged by Magneto’s Acolytes in the Savage Land. A flashback to the Genosha massacre shows Colossus witnessing his sister Magik’s death. Creed, now a presidential hopeful, is seized by the Acolytes led by Exodus, while a Mister Sinister tower blocks the X‑Men’s powers. The episode blends courtroom debate, dinosaur‑filled action and a cliff‑hanger that pushes the season toward its finale. At San Diego Comic‑Con 2026 Marvel confirmed Season 3 animation is finished for a 2027 Disney+ debut, with Season 4 already in animatics. Test footage revealed the Brotherhood of Mutants confronting a blue‑crowned Sentinel. Disney+’s August 2026 lineup notes that X‑Men ’97 will conclude its run after the final episode of Season 2, while the new Maximum X‑Men comic series launches in December 2026 to fill the post‑Avengers: Armageddon power vacuum. ## Claims - Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi releases on Disney+ on 5 August 2026. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Disney+ will release Camp Rock 3 on 14 August 2026. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Disney+ will release The Shards, an FX series based on Bret Easton Ellis’s novel, starting 6 August 2026. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Futurama season 14 premieres on Disney+ on 3 August 2026. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Disney+ will add the third season of Wizards of Waverly Place on 5 August 2026. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Disney+ livestreams the Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago on 1‑2 August 2026. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Disney+ will make the complete Lord of the Rings trilogy available on 1 August 2026. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-03: X-Men ’97 Season 2 Episode 8 Debuts August 5 on Disney+ X‑Men ’97 season 2 episode 8 streams worldwide on Disney+ on Aug 5, featuring Gambit’s return and a mixed review that calls the episode a weaker entry in the season. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/x-men-97-season-2-episode-8-debuts-august-5-on-disney ### 2026-07-31: Disney+ 2026 Lineup: Futurama, Star Wars Jedi, The Shards, Camp Rock 3 Disney+ August 2026 adds Futurama S14 (3 Aug), Star Wars: Visions – The Ninth Jedi (5 Aug), The Shards (6 Aug), Camp Rock 3 (14 Aug), Wizards of Waverly Place S3 (5 Aug) and Lollapalooza livestream (1‑2 Aug). 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-announces-august-2026-series-and-film-lineup ### 2026-07-29: X-Men ’97 Season 2 Episode 7 Recap Highlights Moral Courtroom and Savage Land Showdown Episode 7 of X-Men ’97 Season 2, “Strange Land, Savage Heart,” revisits the Genosha tragedy, sees anti‑mutant presidential hopeful Graydon Creed captured by Magneto’s Acolytes, and ends with a courtroom‑style,哲 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/x-men-97-season-2-episode-7-recap-highlights-moral-courtroom-and-savage-land-showdown ### 2026-07-27: X-Men ’97 Season 2 Episode 7 Release Date Announced X-Men ’97 season 2 episode 7, “Strange Land, Savage Heart,” premieres globally on Disney+ on July 29 2026 (US 12 am PT, UK 8 am BST, etc.) and features Nightcrawler defending Graydon Creed in an Acolytes’ trial 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/x-men-97-season-2-episode-7-premieres-on-disney ### 2026-07-24: Marvel Announces X-Men ’97 Seasons 3‑4 and New Maximum X-Men Comic at SDCC 2026 Marvel announced at SDCC 2026 that X‑Men ’97 is renewed for seasons 3 and 4, with season 3 set for 2027, and unveiled a new Maximum X‑Men comic launching Dec 2026. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marvel-announces-new-x-men-comic-series-and-animated-show-renewal-at-san-diego-comic-con ### 2026-07-22: X-Men ’97 Season 2 Episode 6 praised for comic‑book roots and Polaris’s breakout X-Men ’97 Season 2 Episode 6 blends early‑2000s comic arcs, emphasizes the Xavier Institute as a school, and centers on Polaris’s break from X‑Factor and search for identity. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/x-men-97-season-2-episode-6-praised-for-comicbook-roots-and-polariss-breakout ### 2026-07-19: Marvel's X-Men ’97 Season 2 Episode 6 to Premiere July 22 on Disney+ X-Men ’97 Season 2 Episode 6 “Danger.exe” premieres on Disney+ on 22 July, with worldwide times listed, and introduces X‑23 as Wolverine’s possible replacement. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marvels-x-men-97-season-2-episode-6-to-premiere-july-22-on-disney ### 2026-07-19: Streaming services unveil immersive experiences at 2026 conventions Paramount+ offers a free immersive Lodge at SDCC July 22‑26 2026, while Disney+ and Hulu present a pavilion with 4D theater and franchise experiences at D23 August 14‑16 2026. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/streaming-services-unveil-immersive-experiences-at-2026-conventions ### 2026-07-18: July 19 2026 TV Programming Lineup Across Networks and Streaming Platforms Networks and streaming services unveiled their July 19, 2026 TV lineups, featuring World Cup coverage, new series premieres, and a “Big Brother” season launch. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/july-19-2026-tv-programming-lineup-across-networks-and-streaming-platforms ### 2026-07-17: Disney+ and Hulu unveil August 2026 streaming lineup Disney+ and Hulu release August 2026 schedule, debuting “The Shards”, Futurama S14, “Lion” documentary, plus many movies, documentaries and Lollapalooza livestreams. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-and-hulu-unveil-august-2026-streaming-lineup ### 2026-07-17: TV Series Premiere Calendars for 2026 and 2024‑25 Unveiled New calendars list upcoming TV premieres for July 2026 and the 2024‑25 season, covering series on Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, Fox, and more. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tv-series-premiere-calendars-for-2026-and-202425-unveiled ### 2026-07-15: Wolverine regains adamantium in X‑Men ’97 Season 2 Episode 5 In X‑Men ’97 Season 2 Episode 5 “Weapon X, Lies, and DVDs” (July 15 2026), Wolverine leads Team X against the Brood at a Weapon X site, is infected, and regains his adamantium skeleton. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-adds-new-x-men-97-episode-and-multiple-series-to-july-lineup ### 2026-07-13: Disney+ rolls out new 'Descendants' film and Will Trent season 4 in July 2026 Disney+ adds the new *Descendants: Wicked Wonderland* film and *Will Trent* season 4 to its July 13‑19 slate, alongside fresh episodes of *X‑Men ’97*, *The Husband* and several anime titles; a PBS documentary‑a 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-rolls-out-new-descendants-film-and-will-trent-season-4-in-july-2026 ### 2026-07-12: Disney+ adds new seasons of X‑Men ’97 and Will Trent, plus Ready or Not 2 film Disney+ adds new episodes of Will Trent, X‑Men ’97, Tracker, and The Fox Hollow Murders, plus the film Ready or Not 2 and other titles for week 28, 2026. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-adds-new-seasons-of-xmen-97-and-will-trent-plus-ready-or-not-2-film ### 2026-07-08: Marvel Animation teases return of classic X‑Team in X‑Men ’97 season 2 X‑Men ’97 season 2 on Disney+ reveals a post‑credit tease of the classic X‑Team’s return, blending 1990s nostalgia with modern themes and appealing to both old and new Marvel fans. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marvel-animation-teases-return-of-classic-xteam-in-xmen-97-season-2 ### 2026-07-08: Marvel TV chief pushes for 10-season run of X‑Men ’97 series Marvel TV head Brad Winderbaum says he wants the animated X‑Men ’97 to run for 10 seasons, with producers confirming plans to extend beyond the original five‑season goal over the next eight years on Disney+. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marvel-tv-chief-pushes-for-10-season-run-of-xmen-97-series ### 2026-07-08: X-Men ’97 Season 2 Praised, Raises Concerns About MCU Future X-Men ’97 season 2 episode 4 earned high praise for its plot and action, while its popularity fuels debate that a long‑run series could highlight weaknesses in the MCU and trigger superhero fatigue. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/x-men-97-season-2-praised-raises-concerns-about-mcu-future ### 2026-07-08: Magneto Killed as Apocalypse Ascends in X-Men ’97 Season 2 Episode 4 Magneto dies as Apocalypse rises in X‑Men ’97 S2 E4, and a post‑credits scene sets up Wolverine’s Weapon X quest. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/x-men-97-kills-magneto-in-season2-climax ### 2026-07-07: X-Men ’97 Season 2 adds new X-Force lineup and expands Nightcrawler’s story Season 2 of X‑Men ’97 reshapes X‑Force with new members, possibly due to creator costs, while Nightcrawler gets a major character arc set in ancient Egypt. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/x-men-97-season-2-adds-new-x-force-lineup-and-expands-nightcrawlers-story ### 2026-07-06: X-Men ’97 season 2 episode 4 premieres on Disney+ at 4 a.m. Brazil time X-Men ’97 season 2 episode 4 drops on Disney+ on 8 July 2026 at 04:00 Brasília time, continuing the series with the original and new voice cast. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/x-men-97-season-2-episode-4-premieres-on-disney-at-4-am-brazil-time ### 2026-07-05: Disney+ Announces July 2026 Film and Series Lineup Disney+ unveils July 2026 releases: X‑Men ’97 season 2, The Devil Wears Prada 2, Descendants: Wicked Wonderland, plus other films and specials. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-announces-july-2026-film-and-series-lineup ### 2026-07-02: Disney+ rolls out July 2026 lineup in Portugal and Brazil Disney+ adds X‑Men ’97 season 2, The Devil Wears Prada 2, Fury series and other new titles to its July 2026 catalog in Portugal and Brazil. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-launches-major-lineup-of-series-and-movies-for-july-2026 ### 2026-07-01: Disney+ launches X‑Men ’97 season 2 with weekly episode rollout Disney+ debuted X‑Men ’97 season 2 on 1 July 2026, with three episodes at launch and weekly releases thereafter, completing nine episodes by 12 August. The season earned a flawless 100 % Rotten Tomatoes rating. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-launches-new-episodes-of-x-men-97-season-2 ### 2026-07-01: Disney+ adds X-Men ’97 season, King of the Hill reboot and new series in July Disney+ rolls out X‑Men ’97 season, King of the Hill’s 15th season, new Nat Geo documentaries and other shows in July, plus recent additions like Adventure Time: Side Quests and Project Runway. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-adds-x-men-97-season-king-of-the-hill-reboot-and-new-series-in-july ### 2026-06-30: X‑Men ’97 Season 2 Returns on Disney+ with Time‑Travel Battle Against Apocalypse X‑Men ’97 season 2 debuted on Disney+ 1 July 2026, scattering the team across past and future to battle Apocalypse, adding X‑Force and the Final Horsemen; the series earned near‑perfect reviews amid earlier DEI 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/x-men-97-producer-promises-yearly-seasons-as-season-2-episode-swaps-intro-to-xforce ### 2026-06-30: July Entertainment Rollout: New Series and Blockbuster Films Debut on Major Platforms July sees major series premieres on Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV+, HBO Max and Disney+, alongside blockbuster films like 'Robin Hood', 'Vaiana', Nolan's 'Odyssey' and a new Spider‑Man entry. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/july-entertainment-rollout-new-series-and-blockbuster-films-debut-on-major-platforms ### 2026-06-29: Netflix, Disney+ and Apple TV unveil July 2026 streaming premieres Netflix’s *Enola Holmes 3*, Disney+’s *X‑Men ’97* Season 2, and Apple TV+’s *Silo* Season 3 debut in July 2026, alongside returns of *Star Trek*, *The Walking Dead* and a new *Ghost in the Shell*. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-disney-and-apple-tv-unveil-july-2026-streaming-premieres ### 2026-06-29: X-Men ’97 Season 2 launches on Disney+ with three‑episode debut X-Men ’97 Season 2 debuts on Disney+ on July 1 with three episodes, time‑split plot, Gambit’s death and Apocalypse looming. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-rolls-out-xmen-97-season-2-and-doctor-on-the-edge-episodes-in-july ### 2026-06-28: X-Men ’97 Season 2 premieres on Disney+ with new clip, time‑hopping plot and Apocalypse threat X-Men ’97 Season 2 debuts on Disney+ July 1, 2026 with a new clip; the team is split across time by Apocalypse, adds new mutants, and retains its original creative team. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/x-men-97-season-2-premieres-on-disney ### 2026-06-28: Disney+ adds dozens of new series and films for July 2026 Disney+ rolls out dozens of new series, films and specials in July 2026, including X‑Men ’97 season 2, Simpsons episode, Shifting Gears S2, R.J. Decker, and a Tom Hiddleston documentary. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-reveals-july-2026-new-series-and-movie-lineup ### 2026-06-28: Disney+ July 2026 lineup features X‑Men ’97 season 2, Paddington in Peru, Descendants 5 and Springsteen biopic Disney+ July 2026 adds X‑Men ’97 season 2, Paddington’s Peru adventure, Descendants 5 and a Springsteen biopic, covering animation, family film, teen musical and music‑biopic. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-july-2026-lineup-features-xmen-97-season-2-paddington-in-peru-descendants-5-and-springsteen-b ### 2026-06-27: Disney+ July 2026 slate adds X‑Men ’97 season 2 and Descendants: Wicked Wonderland Disney+ adds X‑Men ’97 season 2 (July 1) and Descendants: Wicked Wonderland (July 2) to its July 2026 lineup, alongside other film and series premieres. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-world-industrial-accident-and-new-resort-parking-rules-raise-guest-concerns ### 2026-06-26: Disney+ expands anime catalogue and launches major series slate for July 2026 Disney+ adds Naruto season 3 and Beyblade X season 2 in July 2026, plus a slate of new series like X‑Men 97 and Grey’s Anatomy; Hulu adds several originals, while aniverse releases multiple Naruto‑related films 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-and-hulu-roll-out-extensive-july-2026-streaming-lineup ### 2026-06-25: Marvel's X-Men Appear in New MCU Film and Highlighted in Comic Power Rankings The X‑Men join the MCU in the December‑release film “Avengers: Doomsday,” and a new ranking lists top mutant time‑travelers like X‑Man, Tempus and Hope Summers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marvels-x-men-appear-in-new-mcu-film-and-highlighted-in-comic-power-rankings ### 2026-06-25: Marvel's X-Men '97 to Shorten Season Gaps, Plans 2027 Release for Season 3 X‑Men ’97’s producer says the two‑year gap between seasons 1 and 2 won’t recur; a third season is slated for 2027 with a shorter episode run and an accelerated, possibly annual, release schedule. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marvels-xmen-97-season-2-trailer-introduces-brood-polaris-and-apocalypse ### 2026-06-24: Marvel Reveals X‑Men Appearances in Avengers: Doomsday and X‑Men ’97 Season 2 Marvel said Magneto will appear in the opening battle of Avengers: Doomsday and released teasers confirming Cyclops, Wolverine, Jean Grey and Storm returning in X‑Men ’97 Season 2. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marvel-reveals-xmen-appearances-in-avengers-doomsday-and-xmen-97-season-2 ### 2026-06-24: Disney+ Announces July 2026 Streaming Lineup with X‑Men ’97, Rental Family and Special Concerts Disney+ unveiled its July 2026 schedule, featuring X‑Men ’97 season 2, Japanese film Rental Family, a Descendants & Zombies concert, live sports and a Lollapalooza livestream. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-announces-july-2026-streaming-lineup-with-xmen-97-rental-family-and-special-concerts ### 2026-06-23: Marvel's X‑Men ’97 Season 2 Launches on Disney+ July 1 2026 Marvel announced X‑Men ’97 Season 2 debuting on Disney+ July 1 2026, with a three‑episode premiere and weekly episodes through Aug 12; trailer highlights Apocalypse as the main threat. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/x-men-97-season-2-trailer-highlights-apocalypse-threat-on-disney ### 2026-06-22: Paramount+, Netflix and Disney+ unveil July 2026 streaming line‑up Paramount+, Netflix and Disney+ announce new series, films and documentaries launching throughout July 2026, including Star Trek season 4, Enola Holmes 3 and X‑Men ’97 season 2. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paramount-netflix-and-disney-unveil-july-2026-streaming-lineup ### 2026-06-22: Disney+ and Netflix unveil slate of new series and movies for June‑July 2026 Disney+ and Netflix roll out new series and films, including X‑Men ’97 season 2, Avatar 3, and assorted international dramas, for June‑July 2026. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-launches-x-men-97-second-season-reviving-marvels-6-b-mutant-franchise ### 2026-06-15: X-Men '97 Season 2 draws critical praise and audience anticipation X‑Men ’97 Season 2 launched on Disney+ with a 100 % critic score, praised for a darker tone, strong writing and a standout Apocalypse storyline. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/x-men-97-season-2-draws-critical-praise-and-audience-anticipation ### 2026-06-14: X-Men ’97 Season 2 Hits Perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes Rating X‑Men ’97 Season 2, debuting July 1 on Disney+, earned a perfect 100 % Rotten Tomatoes rating, the highest‑rated Marvel Studios Phase 6 project, praised for its visuals and story. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/x-men-97-season-2-hits-perfect-100-rotten-tomatoes-rating ### 2026-06-13: X-Men '97 Season 2 premieres on Disney+ on July 1 X-Men ’97 Season 2 launches on Disney+ July 1, 2026, continuing time‑travel storylines, expanding Marvel ties, and delivering praised emotional drama and action. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/x-men-97-season-2-premieres-on-disney-on-july-1 ### 2026-06-12: X-Men ’97 Season 2 launches on Disney+ with perfect Rotten Tomatoes rating X‑Men ’97 Season 2 debuts 1 July on Disney+, earns a 100 % Rotten Tomatoes rating and a trailer shows the team split across time with Apocalypse as the main threat. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/x-men-97-season-2-launches-on-disney-with-actionpacked-first-episodes ### 2026-05-29: Disney+ announces X‑Men ’97 Season 2 premiere on July 1 Disney+ released the X‑Men ’97 Season 2 trailer, confirming a 1 July premiere; the nine‑episode run pits the mutants against Apocalypse across time, with new voice casting and a prequel comic debuting 3 June. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-announces-xmen-97-season-2-premiere-on-july-1 ### 2026-05-26: Marvel expands X‑Men universe with new prequel comic and a look at its most inexplicable villains Marvel’s X‑Men franchise spotlights a new prequel comic developing Jubilee and Cable for Disney+, while a feature lists seven villains whose powers—like mass‑shifting shapeshifting and bio‑auditory cancer—defy逻 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marvel-expands-xmen-universe-with-new-prequel-comic-and-a-look-at-its-most-inexplicable-villains ### 2026-05-18: X‑Men ’97 Season 2 Trailer Leaked Ahead of Disney+ Release A leaked X‑Men ’97 season 2 teaser shows Apocalypse, new X‑Force/X‑Factor teams and returns characters, slated for Disney+ in 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/xmen-97-season-2-trailer-leaked-ahead-of-disney-release --- Cite as: X‑Men ’97 S2 rollout and future seasons. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/alan-cumming-discusses-x2-cast-trauma-amid-marvels-push-to-retire-xmen-characters