While ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ is still months away from theaters, one new project may be a preview of the type of stories the studio is developing. ‘X-Men ’97’ Season 2 looks like it will have plenty of the elements that make fans excited about the MCU, if not more.
When the animated series comes back this July, it’s packed with massive teams, favorite characters from the past, time-traveling adventures, and a world-threatening villain. That’s an exciting one for those wanting to see Marvel again on a large scale.
A Familiar Marvel Formula Is Returning With ‘X-Men ’97’ Season 2
One of the reasons for all the excitement around ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ is that it’s embracing the Marvel history. The movie will bring together the heroes from various parts of the franchise, like the X-Men cast from the Fox era, alongside the MCU veterans and newer teams. ‘X-Men ’97’ is all about that same sentiment.
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The show is a sequel to the popular animated series of the 1990s, which has already garnered decades of fans’ love for characters like Cyclops, Jean Grey, Rogue, Beast, and Magneto. Season 1 was a success because the creative team knew what made those characters unique, and they also updated the narrative to make it relevant for the modern viewer.
Now, Season 2 appears to be taking that concept one step further. The new clips indicate that Apocalypse will be a formidable force and will send the X-Men into an inter-temporal, inter-dimensional battle. It’s hard for longtime Marvel fans not to be excited to see these iconic characters back in the spotlight.
Why ‘X-Men ’97’ Could Be the Perfect Warm-Up For ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
The thing that makes ‘X-Men ’97’ seem like a kindred spirit to ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ is the scale. It is anticipated that there will be several mutant teams running in parallel at various times during the next season. That’s the same kind of grand-scale team-up that Marvel is using for ‘Doomsday’, as several different groups of heroes will supposedly clash as they battle against Doctor Doom.
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In both stories, the challenge is far larger than any single hero. The trailers and promotional material imply that Apocalypse’s plans may impact entire timelines, which is what fans typically expect from Avengers-level events.
The series’s breathtaking animation and emotional character work make it possible that this could be one of Marvel’s greatest animated successes ever. ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ will be the ultimate goal for the MCU. However, ‘X-Men ’97’ Season 2 could be the best reminder of the appeal of Marvel’s team-ups in the first place.
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