- Primary Subject: The early critics' reviews of X-Men '97 Season 2
- Key Update: Early critic reviews for X-Men '97 Season 2 have arrived online.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: June 15, 2026
- Quick Answer: Yes. Early reviews for X-Men '97 Season 2 are overwhelmingly positive, holding a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score and praising its massive stakes, tight writing, and Apocalypse adaptation.
The early critics' reviews for the second season of X-Men '97 are finally out online. Is it worth the long wait, according to the reception so far?
After a two-year wait, the sophomore chapter of the hit Marvel Animation series is finally premiering in a few weeks, continuing the adventure of the beloved mutants. Considering that it had a showrunner change, fans are hoping that the upcoming season will still deliver the same quality as the first season, and the behind-the-scenes changes won't affect the creative direction.
Is X-Men '97 Season 2 Worth the Wait? Early Reviews Have Arrived
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Last weekend, the early reviews for the second season of X-Men '97 were finally published online, as the embargo had been lifted. Critics weighed in on the show's upcoming return based on the four episodes that were sent to them.
Based on the published reviews that are available online, the upcoming season has received overwhelmingly positive reactions, with reviewers universally praising the show for maintaining and even exceeding the remarkably high bar set by its debut season.
While Rotten Tomatoes has not yet published a formalized critics consensus, the early reviews driving its perfect 100% Tomatometer score as of this writing highlight a narrative that feels both deeply nostalgic and narratively ambitious.
A central point of praise in the early reception is the show's handling of the iconic villain Apocalypse. Critics are calling this version a definitive adaptation, noting that the storytelling balances massive cosmic stakes with intense emotional weight.
Reviewers also point out that the writing feels incredibly tight, slightly less preachy than before, and exceptionally faithful to the classic 1990s source material. Ultimately, the consensus positions the upcoming season as a beautifully animated, rewarding love letter that satisfies longtime fans while keeping the momentum of the revival fully intact.
This is promising for fans who have been waiting for the show's return, since this signifies that their two-year wait will be worth it and, despite the showrunner changes, they won't feel any creative changes when they watch the second season starting next month.
What to Expect in X-Men '97 Season 2
In the second season of X-Men '97, the X-Men find themselves scattered across the timeline. Xavier, Magneto, Rogue, Nightcrawler, and Beast are stranded in ancient Egypt during the year 3000 B.C., just as Apocalypse begins his rise to power.
Meanwhile, Jean Grey and Cyclops are hurled into the distant future of 3960 A.D., where they experience a massive Summers family reunion with their kids. The whereabouts of Storm, Wolverine, and Morph are currently a mystery. Bishop and Forge must now find a way to bring everyone home before Apocalypse can ambush the X-Men in the '90s timeline.
"You have the fun of playing with very specific groups of X-Men together, trying to figure out how to get where they need to go," executive producer Julia Lewald teased to EW.
The second season of X-Men '97 is set to premiere on Disney+ on July 1. Just like the first season, new episodes will be released weekly.
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