X-Men 97 season 2 release times revealed: when every episode drops on Disney+

Let’s be honest: with X-Men ‘97, Marvel managed something pretty rare—a nostalgia trip that actually delivers. The first season’s revival of the 1990s animated classic didn’t just lure in veteran fans; it got the sort of reception Disney would sacrifice a goat for. And if you’re now sitting on your hands waiting for Season 2, you’re not alone. Others are grimly staring at the MCU’s endless wait for live-action mutants, but at least we’ve got this. And, for once, it’s not a fly-by-night effort; the show’s getting a proper run, not just a brief parade to keep the X-Men fresh for the Marvel Cinematic Universe machine.

We’re Getting More Than One New Season—And Then Some

Here’s something that’s gone under the radar: X-Men ‘97 isn’t about to vanish after this year’s batch of episodes. Disney’s already greenlit Season 3. And behind the scenes, there’s word that a fourth and fifth round are already being teased. So, the creatives aren’t just lobbing plots at the wall to set up brand synergy—they’re building a proper continuation of the 1992 series mythos.

When the Mutants Return: July’s Packed Premiere

The new season kicks off a bit unconventionally—three episodes all at once on Disney+ starting Wednesday, 1 July. No Netflix-style ‘all ten episodes at 2 am in your pyjamas’ nonsense, but definitely a step away from the weekly drip-feed. If you’re a completionist with spoiler anxiety, brace yourself: each week after the triple debut, we’re back to single-episode Wednesdays. Like it or not, Wednesdays are now the new Saturday mornings. I’ll admit, the original cartoon’s spirit belonged to lazier weekends, but at least the release schedule still gives you something to look forward to midweek.

The downside (and yes, it’s a bit depressing): Season 2 is one episode shorter than last year’s run. Still, I’d rather take nine decent chapters over ten filled with padding.

How Season 2 Rolls Out—Full Schedule

If you want to plot your diary around mutant mayhem, here’s every date you need. Binge the opener if you must—after that, you’re waiting a week at a time unless you’re the sort for spoilers.

• 01 July (12 am PT / 3 am ET / 8 am BST): Three episodes
  • 'Days of Past Future'
  • 'A Force to Be Reckoned With'
  • 'Rise of Apocalypse – Part I'
  • 08 July (same time): 'Rise of Apocalypse – Part II'
  • 15 July: 'Weapon X, Lies, and DVDs'
  • 22 July: 'Danger.exe'
  • 29 July: 'Strange Land, Savage Heart'
  • 05 August: 'The Dead Man's Hand'
  • 12 August: 'Survival of the Fittest'

  All episodes drop at one minute past midnight Pacific Time (3 am for the east coast of the USA, and 8 am if you’re in the UK and waiting for a pre-work fix). So technically, Americans can stay up ruinously late, while Brits just have one more reason to call in sick on a Wednesday morning. But, the joy of streaming means there’s no shame in catching up later: no need to be up at the hour when you could barely see straight as a child.

  X-Men ‘97—A Proper Ensemble

  The cast is sticking with what worked. Original series voice actors like Cal Dodd (Wolverine), Lenore Zann (Rogue), George Buza (Beast), Alison Sealy-Smith (Storm), and others are all back for more. It’s sensible—nobody wants ersatz 90s vocals if you can still book the real thing. And with director Jake Castorena and head writer Beau DeMayo laying the groundwork for multiple arcs, we’re not just looking at nostalgia but actual ambition.

  'This is not just a short-term cash-in—there’s a full plan for several seasons. The team’s keen to expand the original story rather than simply replay it.'

  No sign yet of live-action X-Men in the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe (they keep teasing, but nothing’s materialised), so for 2026, this remains the main event for mutant-watchers. The wait’s nearly over.