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Ross Marquand: "X‑Men ’97" Season 2 Will Be Very, Very Dark With Many Deaths

Marvel has slated the animated revival to return in 2026 with a third season already in the works.

Overview

  • Speaking at FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention, Ross Marquand said the new run is “very, very dark” and that “a lot of people” die.
  • Marquand confirmed he plays Apocalypse in the upcoming episodes and teased having many scenes as the character.
  • Marvel executive Brad Winderbaum previously set the release window for the next season in 2026.
  • The series is continuing beyond the next installment, with Season 3 already greenlit and voice work reported to be underway earlier this year.
  • Production has carried on following the removal of original showrunner Beau DeMayo, whom Marvel said was fired for “egregious” misconduct.