X-Men ’97: Season 3 complete, Season 4 in development

X-Men ’97 Finale Confirmed: Marvel Unveils Next Steps for Mutant Mythology

The excitement surrounding Marvel has officially kicked off early, with studio celebrations spilling over into the San Diego Comic-Con 2026 festivities. Beyond the anticipated return of major cinematic events, Marvel announced a significant milestone for its beloved animated universe: the conclusion of X-Men ’97 season 3.

At the Marvel Comics to Screen panel, studio leadership confirmed that the third season has wrapped production and is ready for release on Disney Plus in 2027. Fans were treated to an exclusive preview, catching the very first clip from the junior season, which showcased action between Magneto’s Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and the formidable mutant robots known as the Sentinels.

The good news didn’t stop there. Marvel Animation is already gearing up for the next chapter, confirming that X-Men ’97 season 4 is officially in production. Four scripts are currently being worked on, promising fresh storylines for the mutant heroes.

While the long wait between seasons one and two caused some frustration, producers have assured fans that this scheduling hiccup was a one-off event, ensuring that future seasons will maintain a smoother release cadence.

Meanwhile, the current season is keeping viewers hooked as X-Men ’97 season 2 continues to air weekly. The sophomore run concluded with an episode cryptically titled The Survival of the Fittest on August 12th.

Viewers have followed our favorite mutants as they navigated challenging times, watched Scott and Jean grapple with saving their son, and faced the ever-present threat of OG mutant Apocalypse. This season also delivered much-anticipated moments, including the highly awaited Wolverine episode.

As Marvel focuses on these animated successes, attention is also turning toward other major cinematic endeavors. Fans are eagerly awaiting updates on upcoming projects like Avengers: Doomsday and the highly anticipated reboot of the X-Men franchise helmed by director Jake Schierer, Thunderbolts.

With weeks remaining until the full SDCC 2026 schedule drops, the Marvel universe continues to deliver action and emotion, setting the stage for an exciting future on Disney Plus and the big screen.