Updated: X-Men '97 Season 2 to Debut in Summer 2026

Exciting Update on X-Men '97

At this year's New York Comic Con, it was officially announced that X-Men '97 will return for its second season in Summer 2026. This news adds to the excitement for fans eagerly awaiting the continuation of the beloved animated series.

What to Expect in Season 2

The show's creators have hinted that Season 2 will not only continue the thrilling narratives but also build up to Season 3 in a significant way. With the positive reception of Season 1, which was highlighted by IGN's Jesse Schedeen's 9/10 review, expectations are high for more captivating storytelling and character developments.

Returning Favourites and New Challenges

A trailer unveiled at the Comic Con presented the return of iconic villains, including the formidable Apocalypse. This resurgence promises to deliver intense drama and engagement for fans.

Other Announcements from NYCC

In addition to X-Men '97, the panel shared exciting updates for other Marvel projects:

• Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man will premiere in Fall 2026.
• Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 is slated for March 2026.
• Wonder Man is set to debut on January 27, 2026.
• Vision Quest will conclude a trilogy that began with WandaVision.

As fans prepare for the summer release, the anticipation for additional seasons and the future of the X-Men franchise continues to grow.

X-Men ‘97 premieres on Disney+ next summer! #NYCC pic.twitter.com/GmD61q1sQ8

— IGN (@IGN) October 11, 2025

Update: Trailer leaks

Oh…

One more thing.

While I wasn’t able to leak it out from the panel on @Marvel Television and @Marvel Animation earlier today, I was able to do it at the panel that just went on 2 hours ago w/ Brad Winderbaum and Zeb Wells.

So, here is the trailer for @MarvelStudios… pic.twitter.com/BZjdyRl9QO

— Gold Searcher (@searcher_gold) October 11, 2025

Source: IGN