OriginalX-Men: The Animated SerieswritersEricandJulia Lewaldrevealed the episode count to the higly-anticipated revivalX-Men ‘97. During an interview forJustin Underwood’s YouTube channel, the duo also commented on the show’s release window, giving a more precise prediction of when the animated series comes to Disney+.
When asked what audiences can expect from the revival, the duo said they are confident of its success, as the new creative team is honoring everything that made the original show a success. The writers also reiterated thatX-Men ‘97will be a direct sequel of the original animated series, bringing back all fan-favorite characters. As the writers put it:
“There is great love and affection and respect from an entire group of people that are doing this show, starting at the top withBeau DeMayoas the showrunner. And they have this challenge, I believe, looking at 10 episodes for the first season that’s gonna come out mid-next year, and they’re starting it soon after ours ended."
The new comments reveal that the first season ofX-Men ‘97will count with ten new episodes, a nice round number that’ll please fans. Also, whileDisney+ had already revealed thatX-Men ‘97would be released in 2003, the writers narrowed down the revival’s release window by saying the show’s premiere is expected to “mid-next year."
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Developed by Eric Lewald,Sidney Iwanter, andMark Edens,X-Men: The Animated Seriesran on the Fox Kids channel for five seasons and 76 episodes, from 1992 to 1997. As the first successful production featuring the Mutants,X-Men: The Animated Serieshelped present the heroes to a broader public and cemented the X-Men as one of Marvel’s most popular franchises.
The revival will pick up where we last left our dear Mutants, with several cast members returning to their part. Disney+ already confirmed the return ofCal Doddas Wolverine,Lenore Zannas Rogue,George Buzaas Beast,Adrian Houghas Nightcrawler,Christopher Brittonas Mr. Sinister,Catherine Disheras Jean Grey, Chris Potter,Alison Sealy-Smithas Storm, andAlyson Courtas Jubilee. It seems like most of the old gang is ready to return, with new voice cast members includingJennifer Hale,Anniwaa Buachie,Ray Chase,Matthew Waterson,JP Karliak,Holly Chou,Jeff Bennett,AJ LoCascio.Dodd recently announced he was already back in the studioto record Wolverine’s lines.
X-Men ‘97will also bring writers Eric and Julia Lewald, and directorLarry Houstonback as consultants to make sure the revival brings the same energyX-Men: The Animated Seriesis dearly remembered for. DeMayo (The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf) serves as head writer and executive producer on the revival series, withJake Castorena(Batman: The Killing Joke) as supervising director, andCharley Feldman(Teen Titans Go!) as supervising producer.
X-Men ‘97will be coming to Disney+ in mid-2023. All the episodes ofX-Men: The Animatedare available right now at Disney+, so there’s plenty of time to catch up on the show. Check out the full interview with Eric and Julia Lewald below.
