Marvel Confirms X-Men ’97 Season 2 Delayed Until 2026

The animated revival faces a two-year gap between seasons, with production challenges and creative changes cited as contributing factors.

Marvel Studios' Head of Streaming, Brad Winderbaum, confirmed that X-Men ’97 Season 2 will premiere in 2026, nearly two years after the first season debuted in 2024.
The extended delay follows creative changes, including the departure of original showrunner Beau DeMayo in 2024, which impacted production timelines.
Season 2 is expected to expand the show's roster of characters, with hints of new mutant teams like X-Factor and X-Force being introduced.
Marvel has also confirmed that a third season is already in development, with new writers taking over the project.
Despite the delay, the series aims to maintain its high standard of storytelling and animation quality, building on the success of its critically acclaimed first season.