X-Men ’97 Season 2 Roll Call Trailer Debuts

X-Men ’97 Season 2 Roll Call Trailer Debuts

June 13, 2026 discoverhiddenusacom Entertainment

X-Men ’97 returns to Disney+ on July 1st, according to a new “roll call” trailer. The second season follows the X-Men as they battle Apocalypse while scattered throughout time. Matthew Chauncey has stepped in as showrunner, and the season is premiering this afternoon at the Tribeca Festival in New York.

According to Dark Horizons, the X-Men must find their way back to the 1990s to face Apocalypse. This narrative direction may be inspired by the “Age of Apocalypse” comic storyline. The new trailer features both returning and new mutants.

What is the plot of X-Men ’97 Season 2?

The plot centers on the X-Men being scattered across different time periods. They are tasked with returning to the 1990s to confront Apocalypse, Dark Horizons reports. This setup suggests the season could mirror the events of the “Age of Apocalypse” comic arc.

What is the plot of X-Men '97 Season 2?
Did You Know? The season’s trailer features the track “Moving Mountains” by Thomas Bergersen and Two Steps from Hell, which was a frequent choice for 2000s movie trailers including Jumper and Twilight: New Moon.

How has the production leadership changed?

Matthew Chauncey has replaced Beau DeMayo as the showrunner for the second season. According to Dark Horizons, Chauncey didn’t just take over the leadership role but also oversaw rewrites for the season’s content.

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter: “The transition to Matthew Chauncey as showrunner, combined with his role in overseeing rewrites, suggests a strategic pivot in the narrative’s execution. By potentially leaning into the ‘Age of Apocalypse’ storyline, the production is likely aiming for high-stakes temporal conflict to drive the season’s momentum.”

Who is featured in the X-Men ’97 voice cast?

The voice cast for the new season includes Ray Chase, Jennifer Hale, Alison Sealy-Smith, Cal Dodd, J. P. Karliak, Lenore Zann, George Buza, A. J. LoCascio, Holly Chou, Isaac Robinson-Smith, Matthew Waterson, Ross Marquand, and Adrian Hough.

Marvel Animation’s X-Men ‘97 Season 2 | Official Trailer

Frequently Asked Questions

When does X-Men ’97 Season 2 premiere?
The series is officially set to return on Disney+ starting July 1st.

Who is the new showrunner for the series?
Matthew Chauncey has taken over as showrunner following the exit of Beau DeMayo.

Where is the world premiere event taking place?
The premiere event is underway this afternoon at the Tribeca Festival in New York.

Which mutant are you most excited to see return in the new season?