Will X-Men '97 have Seasons 2 and 3? Details revealed by star Lenore Zann

When X-Men '97 dropped, it didn’t feel like just another reboot. There was something oddly specific about how it landed. The animation brought back the familiar shapes and colors, but it wasn’t trying to copy the old thing frame by frame. It wanted to move forward, not just revisit the past.

And audiences noticed. Reviews came in fast, fans started to pull scenes apart on forums and social media, and suddenly it was everywhere again. The show found space between memory and the current moment. Not everything clicked right away, but what worked really worked.

Then came a quiet confirmation that the story wasn't ending anytime soon. During a panel at Indiana Comic Convention in early 2025, Lenore Zann, who voices Rogue, told fans:

“I’m about to start to go into the studio next week to start on season three, so I’ve got lots to look forward to.”

The quote didn’t arrive through press channels or trailers, but it said enough. Work on the next season was happening, even if it wasn’t all visible yet.

Updates from the voice of Rogue

Lenore Zann, who voices Rogue, shared an update that felt more like a casual mention than a big reveal. During a convention in early 2025, she said that season two of X-Men '97 was already recorded. Right after that, she added that she was getting ready to start work on season three.

This information wasn’t shouted in headlines, but sites like SuperHeroHype and Bleeding Cool reported on it, and fans picked up from there. It gave a rare glimpse behind the curtain. Zann has been tied to the X-Men world since the 90s, so hearing this kind of news from her gave the update a different kind of weight.

Second season finished in the booth

So far, Marvel hasn’t detailed the full timeline, but based on what Zann said, all voice acting for X-Men '97 season two is done. This usually means the production has entered either animation or post-animation stages, depending on the workflow.

Another reason this stood out is the shift in the creative team. Beau DeMayo, the original showrunner for season one, left the series shortly before it launched on Disney+. The circumstances weren’t explained publicly. Later, it was confirmed that Matthew Chauncey, known from What If…?, would take over for season three.

Even with this change, work on the second season of X-Men '97 didn’t stop. There’s been no indication of delay. That’s not always the case in animation, so it says something about how prepared the team was when the show started rolling.

X-Men '97: season three already underway

At the time of her statement, Zann hadn’t started recording for season three, but she was about to. Based on dates from fan coverage and article timestamps, this puts the start of voice work in or around March 2025.

Marvel hasn’t officially announced anything about X-Men '97 season three yet. No teaser, no logline. Still, Zann’s involvement shows that the work is real and moving. Since animated production runs long, early recording is often one of the first stages. The fact that it’s happening before season two has even aired shows a good amount of planning ahead.

A new film project enters the picture

Alison Sealy-Smith, who plays Storm, mentioned something else entirely in an interview with Collider. She revealed that she recorded lines for an X-Men animated movie. She didn’t say much else. No date, no details. Just that it exists, and she’s part of it.

There’s nothing yet linking this film directly to the events of X-Men '97. Marvel hasn’t commented either way. But the presence of the same voice actor does raise some questions. Could it be in the same timeline? A side story? A spinoff? That part’s unclear. What is clear is that the universe seems to be expanding beyond just the show.

A shift in tone and themes

From its first episode, X-Men '97 pushed a little further than the old version ever did. It kept the visual look but updated the emotional core. Characters dealt with real damage, moral uncertainty, and loss that didn’t just vanish in the next scene.

Outlets like Collider pointed out how the show embraced older audiences without discarding its original structure. The emotional beats hit differently now. Whether it was grief or betrayal, or self-doubt, the series didn’t shy away from showing consequences. That helped give the world more depth without needing to change everything on the surface.

What could come next

No confirmed storyline for the upcoming seasons of X-Men '97 has been released. But based on how season one ended, the general direction seems clear. There’s space for the writers to keep digging into what happens when power, politics, and personal pain collide.

Now with Matthew Chauncey at the front for X-Men '97 season three, some shifts in pacing or tone might show up. It depends on how much of the current arc was already in place. But the structure and themes laid down so far don’t seem likely to disappear.

If the animated movie ties in with X-Men '97, that could add another layer. Still, with little information out, that connection remains open-ended.

When will the new episodes arrive

According to Screen Rant and updates from production sources, the second season is expected to premiere in 2026. The year hasn’t been narrowed down yet, and there’s no window for season three.

This kind of pacing isn’t unusual. Animated projects often work several years ahead. Recording voices, animating, and sound design—all of it takes time. But with both seasons moving in parallel and one already finished in the booth, the release calendar looks steady, just slow.

A revival with unexpected momentum

X-Men '97 is growing into more than just a revival. It’s getting layered. Between the voice actor confirmations, a new film, and signs of long-term planning, Marvel seems to be building something that reaches beyond a single season or show.

It’s hard to say how long it’ll run or where exactly it’s going. But what’s already confirmed shows that the series isn’t standing still. More episodes are coming, voices are being recorded, and even after the team changes, the work hasn’t paused.

For fans following since the 90s or ones just arriving now, there’s clearly more waiting on the other side of this story.