A new clip from Marvel Studios‘ X-Men ’97 was revealed at San Diego Comic-Con 2023.
At San Diego Comic-Con 2023, during the ‘Designing the X-Men’ panel, Marvel Studios showed an exclusive clip of ‘X-Men ’97.’ The clip revealed Master Mold, a pregnant Jean Grey, Archangel, and Bishop as official members of the team, with Cyclops uttering the classic “To me, my X-Men” line.
The series is a revival/sequel of the 1992 animated series X-Men: The Animated Series and the plot follows Storm and Wolverine as they try to continue the X-Men. Magneto comes in and wants to step up for Charles Xavier. Sinister comes in to try to end the X-Men once and for all. According to reports, The second season of ‘X-Men ’97’ is still in development. It is currently in the writing phase, which is “nearing completion.”
What exciting reveals were made about ‘X-Men ’97’ at San Diego Comic-Con 2023?
- A clip of ‘X-Men ’97’ was showcased in Room 7AB to attendees.
- The clip featured the X-Men interrogating the antagonist, Dr. Trask, with Cyclops delivering a variation of the iconic line: “To me, my X-Men.”
- The animation style resembled that of the original show.
- The panel attendees received this final surprise, and the ‘X-Men ’97’ team members were present for the last 10 minutes of the panel.
X-Men ’97, created by Beau DeMayo, will premiere on January 3, 2024, on Disney+. The series is directed by Jake Castorena and Chase Conley. The Newton Brothers will compose the score for the series.
Existing Voice Cast For X-Men ’97
- Cal Dodd as James Howlett/Wolverine
- Lenore Zann as Anna-Marie Raven/Rogue
- George Buza as Dr. Henry “Hank” McCoy/Beast
- Catherine Disher as Jean Grey
- Chris Potter as Remy LeBeau/Gambit
- Alison Sealy-Smith as Ororo Munroe/Storm
- Adrian Hough as Kurt Wagner/Nightcrawler
- Christopher Britton as Nathaniel Essex/Mister Sinister
New Voice Cast For X-Men ’97
- Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey (She also voiced Jean Grey in ‘Wolverine and the X-Men’)
- Matthew Waterson as Magneto
- Christopher Britton as Mr. Sinister
- Ray Chase as Scott Summers/Cyclops
- AJ LoCascio as Nightcrawler
- Gui Agustini as Roberto da Costa/Sunspot
- Holly Chou as Jubilee
X-Men ’97 is set to premiere on January 3, 2024, on Disney+.