Overview

• Beau DeMayo claimed on social media that Kevin Feige and other top executives resented X-Men ’97’s success because fans held it up as a critique of the MCU’s recent offerings.
• Marvel Studios reiterated that it fired DeMayo in March 2024 following an internal investigation that uncovered “egregious” misconduct and has not altered its official stance.
• The animated revival earned a perfect 100 percent Rotten Tomatoes score and an Emmy nomination, prompting fans to cite it as a creative benchmark.
• Industry reports say Marvel is moving forward on a live-action X-Men reboot, with Michael Lesslie attached to write the script and Jake Schreier confirmed as director.
• X-Men ’97 is set for a second season without DeMayo’s involvement, underscoring the studio’s commitment to the series despite the ongoing dispute.