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Full spoilers follow for X-Men: The Animated Series.
I love a good nostalgia trip especially when it comes to movies and shows from my youth.
X-Men 97 is a crowd-pleasing, nostalgia-fueled sequel to the team’s beloved original series.
That anticipation, though, was laced with apprehension.
Sure, the comic book giant enjoyed plenty of success with its Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) franchise.
I need not have worried.
X-Men 97picks up several months after its predecessor.
An old-school series with a modern twist, it’s a worthy successor that packs a sentimental punch.
To me, my X-Men
X-Men 97begins several months afterX:TAS' finale.
This isn’t a hard reset.
X-Men 97doesn’t disregard its predecessor’s storylines.
That’s to be expected, what withX-Men 97recreating classic narratives from the comics involving Nathaniel Essex/Mr.
Sinister (Christopher Britton) and a certain famous clone saga (no, not that malignedSpider-Manone).
It’s a three-part series opening that puts Scott and Jean through the emotional wringer.
I hopeX-Men 97gives some characters, including Storm, more screen time throughout season 1’s other episodes.
From the original show’s iconic opening title sequence The theme song!
The animated character intros!
The opposing factions running into each other!
X-Men 97’s action has a very anime feel to it.
The 3D title text!
The biggest difference betweenX:TASand its successor, though, is the latter’s animated glow-up.
I know I will be.
X-Men 97might be a superhero-first series, but it’s not averse to being multi-genre in its scope.
X-Men 97’s first two episodes are out now on Disney Plus.
New episodes air weekly until the season finale on May 15.
Lastly, find outhow to watch the X-Men movies in orderwhile you’re here.
