The second season of X-Men 97 lands on Disney+ on Wednesday, July 1, two years after the premiere of the first season. The mutant team is scattered across the past, the present of the 1990s, and the future, facing off against Apocalypse, a villain voiced by Cal Dodd, the voice of Wolverine. The season consists of nine episodes, one less than the previous one, and is overseen by showrunner Matthew Chauncey. Additionally, Marvel will release a prequel comic titled X-Men 97: Season Two starting June 3.
Nine episodes for a time-travel journey with Apocalypse 🌀
The reduction of one episode compared to the first season does not affect the narrative ambition of the series, which presents a complex temporal structure. The mutant team jumps between timelines, with Apocalypse as the catalyst for the conflict. Matthew Chauncey takes creative control following the departure of Beau DeMayo, seeking to maintain the visual and tonal continuity of the 1990s. The prequel comic, with a release date of June 3, will serve as a narrative bridge between seasons, explaining key events before the premiere on Disney+.
Apocalypse now, but with the voice of Wolverine 🎙️
That Cal Dodd, the voice of Wolverine, portrays Apocalypse has its own twist: basically, the same actor who growls as Logan now announces the end of the world in a deep tone. We already know that in the recording studio there must be signs with the phrase do not confuse characters. Luckily, fans have been waiting for two years, so they will appreciate any voice that isn't from a yogurt commercial. That said, with nine episodes, the apocalypse will have to hurry up.