Marvel Animation has released the first trailer for X-Men ’97, confirming that the new show—a continuation of the original, fan-favorite TV series—will begin streaming this March on Disney+. The original series, which debuted on Fox, ran from October 1992 to September 1997.
Series details:
- 10 episodes
- Begins streaming on March 20
Synopsis:
X-Men ’97 revisits the iconic era of the 1990s as The X-Men, a band of mutants who use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them, are challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future. The voice cast includes Ray Chase as Cyclops, Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey, Alison Sealy-Smith as Storm, Cal Dodd as Wolverine, JP Karliak as Morph, Lenore Zann as Rogue, George Buza as Beast, AJ LoCascio as Gambit, Holly Chou as Jubilee, Isaac Robinson-Smith as Bishop, Matthew Waterson as Magneto and Adrian Hough as Nightcrawler.
New VHS poster:
Fans are saying:
- “Good thing that they have kept the same Theme song, because that’s one of the best part of X Men animated series.”
- “I’m so happy. 42 years old and I feel like a kid again.”
- “Can’t believe they brought back this series i remember watching the animated series back since i was 4 years old, they literally brought my childhood back…”
- “Wolverine and Gambit doing a team up, this is hard to believe. My childhood is definitely back.”
- “You guys don’t understand how much hate you’re gonna get if you mess up this show. I’m so excited”
Creative team:
Beau DeMayo serves as head writer; episodes are directed by Jake Castorena, Chase Conley and Emi Yonemura. Featuring music by The Newton Brothers, the series is executive produced by Brad Winderbaum, Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, and DeMayo.