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X-Men '97 season 3 release date speculation: When could it return?
The merry band of mutants are rapidly approaching a new chapter.
Marvel Animation
- David Craig
Published: Wednesday, 12 August 2026 at 8:00 am
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X-Men '97 has become Marvel Animation's most reliable hit, and the good news for fans is that a third season is already locked in.
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The revival of the legendary Saturday morning cartoon was officially renewed back in October 2025, with talk of the show being a long-term project if audiences demand it.
"I just want to make as many [seasons] as fast as possible for people to see," said Marvel TV boss Brad Winderbaum (to Collider).
Season 2 landed on Disney+ on 1 July 2026, beginning with a three-episode premiere before rolling out weekly through to its finale on 12 August.
With that run barely wrapped, attention has already turned to what comes next. Here's everything we know so far about X-Men '97 season 3.
X-Men '97 season 3 release date speculation: When could it return?
Marvel has not yet confirmed an exact premiere date for X-Men '97 season 3, but we do know that new episodes are eyeing a 2027 launch.
X-Men '97 producer Larry Houston described the two-year wait for season 2 as a "one-off" (via The Direct), assuring fans that the team has "learned their lessons" from the substantial delay.
The promised normalisation of a (roughly) annual production cycle mirrors the growing pains of Prime Video's Invincible, which also incurred a lengthy absence before finding its regular rhythm.
Given that season 2 premiered in early July 2026, a comparable summer window in 2027 is a reasonable expectation, but until Marvel confirms it we would treat any precise date as speculation.
Is there a trailer for X-Men '97 season 3?
A trailer for X-Men '97 season 3 has not yet been released. This page will be updated once one becomes available.
Who could be in the X-Men '97 season 3 cast?
Jubilee in X-Men '97. Marvel Animation
Marvel has not published a full season 3 voice cast, but the core ensemble has remained remarkably consistent across the revival and is expected to return. Based on the season 2 line-up, likely returning voices include:
- Ross Marquand as Professor X
- Cal Dodd as Wolverine
- Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey
- Alison Sealy-Smith as Storm
- Matthew Waterson as Magneto
Other regulars from season 2 who could feature again include Ray Chase as Cyclops, Lenore Zann as Rogue, George Buza as Beast, JP Karliak as Morph and AJ LoCascio as Gambit.
What could happen in X-Men '97 season 3?
X-Men '97 season 2. Marvel / Disney
Marvel has not released a full synopsis for season 3, but footage shown at Comic-Con 2026 gave a strong indication of the direction. The season looks set to pit Mystique and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants against a new generation of Sentinels.
The clip featured a Brotherhood roster including Blob, Pyro, Toad, Avalanche and new recruit Surge, facing off against redesigned Sentinels rendered in patriotic blue and stars-and-stripes styling (according to IGN).
That design has been read as a hint towards a more overtly government-backed anti-mutant programme, though Marvel has not confirmed the specifics of the story.
Where can I watch X-Men '97 season 3?
X-Men '97 season 3 will stream exclusively on Disney+, the same home as the first two seasons. Both existing seasons are available to stream there now, making it easy to catch up ahead of the new run.
X-Men '97 season 3 is coming soon to Disney+. You can sign up to Disney+ from £4.99 a month.
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David CraigSenior Drama Writer
David Craig is the Senior Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest and greatest scripted drama and comedy across television and streaming. Previously, he worked at Starburst Magazine, presented The Winter King Podcast for ITVX and studied Journalism at the University of Sheffield.
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