You’re not gonna want to miss this one, bub.
The Season 1 finale of X-Men ’97 is rapidly approaching, set to put an end to one of the greatest and most shocking seasons of television in all of Marvel history. Disney+’s brilliant and audacious revival of X-Men: The Animated Series has gone above and beyond already sky-high expectations. Through brilliant character development, stunning, vibrant animation, and a surprisingly mature tone, X-Men ’97 has found itself atop the impressive lexicon of stellar X-Men cartoons.
Disney+ and Marvel Studios must have seen the wave of praise coming, as X-Men ’97 was already renewed for a second season before Season 1 even came out. A wise move, given that X-Men ’97 has been the subject of rave reviews and record viewership as the most viewed animated Disney+ premiere of all time. The confirmation of a second season might lead some to believe that the Uncanny X-Men will make it out of their latest conflict with the Sentinels okay, but as those who have been watching the show thus far well-know, not even the most beloved heroes are safe from potential annihilation. Wondering when and where you can tune in to the Season 1 finale of X-Men ’97? Read below to find out.
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X-Men ’97
A band of mutants use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them; they’re challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future.
- Release Date
- March 20, 2024
- Cast
- Jennifer Hale , Cal Dodd , Chris Potter , Catherine Disher , Adrian Hough , Ray Chase , Lenore Zann
- Main Genre
- Animation
- Seasons
- 2
- Streaming Service(s)
- Disney+
Is the Season 1 Finale of ‘X-Men ’97’ Premiering on TV?
Unlike the animated series it’s a sequel to, X-Men ’97 is not available to watch on cable or live television. Instead, watching all episodes of X-Men ’97 will require a streaming subscription.
Is the Season 1 Finale of ‘X-Men ’97’ Streaming Online?
As with all the previous episodes of X-Men ’97, the Season 1 finale will be premiering exclusively on Disney+ on Wednesday, May 15, at 2:00 am EST. This comes off the heels of Disney+’s other heavy-hitting franchise, Star Wars, having two big animated projects concluding with the series finale of Star Wars: The Bad Batch and the complete season of Star Wars: Tales of the Empire. Other highlights for Disney+ in May 2024 include the complete second season of Monsters at Work and the arrival of a brand-new iteration of Doctor Who.
Apart from bundle subscription plans featuring Hulu and/or ESPN+, Disney+ currently has two base subscription plans. One is the ad-based “Disney+ Basic,” and the other is the ad-free “Disney+ Premium.” The use of ads isn’t the only thing that sets the two plans apart, and you can read about the different benefits and differences in the table below:
Plans |
Features |
Subscription Costs |
Disney+ Basic |
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$7.99 per month |
Disney+ Premium |
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$13.99 per month OR $139.99 per yeaar |
Can You Watch ‘X-Men ’97’ Without Disney+?
The only way to watch X-Men ’97 is to have a subscription to Disney+. That said, there is potential for the acclaimed show to come to Disney+’s sibling site Hulu at a later date or later be released on physical media via DVD or Blu-ray.
Watch the Final Trailer for ‘X-Men ’97’ Season 1
With the Season 1 finale rapidly approaching, Disney and Marvel celebrated the momentous occasion by releasing a final trailer for X-Men ’97 Season 1. The footage shows mutant and human relations at an all-time high, with a new cataclysm on the horizon via a new form of Sentinel cyborg. You may want to skip the trailer if you want to go into the series completely blind, though we will say the trailer concludes with a pretty spectacular dig at the live-action X-Men films.
What’s the ‘X-Men ’97’ Season 1 Episode Schedule?
Since last March, X-Men ’97 has been premiering new episodes on Disney+ every Wednesday. For a breakdown of every episode in Season 1 and a brief description of each, read below for the full episode schedule of X-Men ’97 Season 1.
Episode |
Title |
Synopsis |
Release Date |
---|---|---|---|
1 |
“To Me, My X-Men” |
Cyclops races to find the source of new anti-mutant technology. |
March 20, 2024 |
2 |
“Mutant Liberation Begins” |
When Magneto is forced by the UN to stand trial, a group of anti-mutant rioters test his resolve. |
March 20, 2024 |
3 |
“Mutant Liberation Begins” |
When a visitor arrives at the mansion with a dangerous secret that threatens Cyclops and Jean’s relationship, the team is propelled into a tragic confrontation with an immortal mad scientist. |
March 27, 2024 |
4 |
“Motendo/Lifedeath – Part 1” |
On her birthday, a nostalgic Jubilee is forced to relive the X-Men’s greatest adventures when an entertainment system transports her into a 16-bit video game. |
April 3, 2024 |
5 |
“Remember It” |
As Genosha prepares to join the UN, select members of the team head to the island nation to be honorees. Back at the mansion, a behind-the-scenes press event risks airing the X-Men’s dirty laundry. |
April 10, 2024 |
“Lifedeath – Part 2” |
Storm is forced to face her worst fears in order to free herself. |
April 17, 2024 |
|
7 |
“Bright Eyes” |
Cyclops focuses the X-Men on finding Bolivar Trask. However, when the team locates the Sentinel inventor, they realize that they all have been played by a mastermind. |
April 24, 2024 |
8 |
“Tolerance Is Extinction – Part 1” |
The X-Men must unite to face a new threat. |
May 1, 2024 |
9 |
“Tolerance Is Extinction – Part 2” |
The X-Men work to settle the score before it is too late. |
May 8, 2024 |
10 |
“Tolerance Is Extinction – Part 3” |
The X-Men’s dream is put to the test as mutant-human relations reach a tipping point. |
May 15, 2024 |
More ‘X-Men’ Shows Like ‘X-Men ’97’ You Can Watch Right Now
‘X-Men: The Animated Series’ (1992-1997)
The show that started it all, X-Men: The Animated Series, is one of the most influential shows in the world of comic book adaptations. Those glorious ’90s colors and fun villain of the week storylines only accentuated some meaningful themes revolving around bigotry and tolerance. As Charles Xavier (Cedric Smith) hopes to rebuild positive relationships between mutants and humans, his former friend and rival Magneto (David Hemblen) only seeks to make humanity pay for their crimes against humans. X-Men: The Animated Series is available to stream on Disney+.
‘X-Men: Evolution’ (2000-2003)
X-Men: Evolution offers a clever twist on the X-Men formula with a dramatic reinvention of its iconic characters. Here, most of the X-Men’s members are still teenagers in high school, except for some of the Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters’ teachers, like Wolverine (Scott McNeil) and Storm (Kirsten Alter). The cult-favorite show expands on these beloved characters in a variety of unique ways that not many comic book adaptations have been able to capture since. X-Men: Evolution is available to stream on Disney+.
‘Wolverine and the X-Men’ (2008-2009)
Although it may have only lasted for a single season, Wolverine and the X-Men is still a Marvel series well-worth watching. As the title implies, Wolverine (Steve Blum) is the primary focus of the series, as he tries to rebuild the X-Men organization after an unexpected tragedy takes place. The stellar animation and engaging approach to these beloved characters makes Wolverine and the X-Men yet another great entry in the X-Men franchise’s resume of animated shows. Wolverine and the X-Men is available to stream on Disney+.
This article was originally published on collider.com