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Ross Marquand Says "X‑Men ’97" Season 2 Is "Very, Very Dark" as He Voices Apocalypse for 2026 Return

The next installment is slated for 2026 following production delays, with a third season already secured.

Overview

  • Speaking at FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention, Marquand said Season 2 is very dark and that a lot of characters die, according to Collider.
  • Marquand confirmed he voices Apocalypse in the new season and described the character’s look as being dressed in rags.
  • Marvel has set the series’ second season for release in 2026 after it was absent from the 2025 slate.
  • Returning voice actors include Lenore Zann, George Buza, and Cal Dodd, with Holly Chou and Ray Chase among the newer cast.
  • The show is already greenlit through Season 3, and Rogue actor Lenore Zann has said she began recording lines earlier this year.