The X-Men animated show in the 1990s introduced the majority of fans to the world of mutants. Since then, the lore has been adapted for the big screen, and distinguished actors like Hugh Jackman have brought these beloved characters to life.
Now, nearly two decades later, the X-Men animated show is back once more. Marvel has brought back the X-Men: The Animated Series, albeit with a different title this time. The X-Men ’97 will pick up where the ’90s show ended, and the look has roused a wave of nostalgia among fans.
X-Men ’97 is a direct continuation of the story
The new show from Marvel Studios Animation has stayed true to the cartoons of that era. With a rich history, the story picks up immediately from the end of the last season, when there was an attempt to assassinate Professor Charles Xavier.
With Professor Xavier out of the picture, Magneto, their archnemesis, raised an army of mutants to take down their enemies. In an effort to save the professor, the mutants managed to convince Magneto to send a message to Xavier’s lover, Empress Lilandra of the Shi’ar. Xavier’s life came with a price, and he had to leave Earth behind.
With Beau DeMayo at the helm of the project, X-Men ’97 still retains the characteristic traits that endeared the show to the fans. The new show will see the usual theme of how the mutants have to deal with new crises and team up with allies to save the day. Moreover, the show will also introduce its first non-binary character.
DeMayo has also performed the unthinkable. He has managed to bring back some of the original cast for X-Men ’97. Cal Dodd will lend his voice to the iconic Wolverine, with Lenore Zann and George Buza voicing Rogue and Beast, respectively.
Alison Sealy-Smith will return as Storm, Adrian Hough will play Nightcrawler, and Christopher Britton will once again voice Mister Sinister. The new cast includes Ray Chase as Cyclops and Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey. Matthew Waterston will be voicing Magneto.
As the date of release gets closer, the anticipation keeps increasing among fans. They will not have to wait much longer, though.
When the X-Men ’97 intro made fans nostalgic
With the date of release around the corner, Marvel Studios shared the intro for the new show. The studio stayed true to the animated series and went so far as to keep the original theme from the ’90s show.
As the intro with minor adjustments has started doing the rounds, the hype around it has only increased. It has managed to evoke nostalgia, and fans flocked to social media to share their opinions on the piece.
I can't get over how perfect they did this intro. The only changes were the only ones that needed to be made; as in the roster updates. Almost enough to make a grown man cry.. because I almost did hahaha.
— Patrick "Ketchup"🕷️ (@Ketch1791) March 20, 2024
They managed to make hardly any changes in that theme song and make it even better. Damn, they are good!
Also, that initial beat during the Marvel Animation logo is 🔥— Fabs of Tsushima™ 🏯🗾 (@FabianoFonsec18) March 20, 2024
I am the only one who almost cried?
— Jozef (@AustinPrawers) March 20, 2024
Gave me chills!!!
— Daniel Mak, BASc, PN2-MC, NC (@daniel_mak) March 20, 2024
I love they kept the intro very much the same just added the two characters into it.
— Bobbie (@Bobbie_robron) March 20, 2024
The first episode of season 1 of X-Men ’97 is set to premiere on March 20th. It consists of 10 episodes, which will be released in a weekly fashion.
