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X-Men ’97 Season 2 Set for 2026 as Ross Marquand Teases a Much Darker Turn

Apocalypse enters the spotlight with Ross Marquand voicing the character for the planned 2026 return.

Overview

  • Speaking at FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention, Ross Marquand said Season 2 is “very, very dark” and that “a lot of people die,” according to Collider.
  • Marquand confirmed he voices Apocalypse next season and described the character’s look as being “dressed in rags.”
  • Marvel executives and recent trade coverage reiterate that the new season is slated to arrive in 2026 on Disney+.
  • The animated revival is already greenlit through Season 3, with Rogue actor Lenore Zann recording lines for that installment.
  • Reporting indicates production is targeting annual rollouts starting with the 2026 season, reflecting the show’s forward momentum.