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Simon Pegg and Nick Frost will be at Awesome Con. The actors shot to stardom together with a series of winning projects—most made with celebrated writer/director Edgar Wright—including the sitcom Spaced, the “zom-com” Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, and The World’s End. Both actors have also thrived in their own rights, with Frost appearing in projects like Attack the Block, Truth Seekers, and Star Wars: Skeleton Crew and Pegg in the Mission: Impossible series, the J.J. Abrams Star Trek series, and The Boys. Their breakout film, Shaun of the Dead, celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2024.

ScreenRant is happy to announce that frequent Simon Pegg and Nick Frost will appear at Awesome Con on both Saturday and Sunday. The pair will be available for autographs and photo ops, and will also take part in a panel on the Main Stage. Attendees can expect to get to ask...

A post from a Borderlands fan on an iconic character's name has shed light on a clever pun that many players are now realizing. Rhys Strongfork, who made his debut in Tales from the Borderlands and would go on to feature in Borderlands 3, has a name that parodies iconic Hollywood actress Reese Witherspoon.

Fans of the Borderlands series will be used to puns and parodies, as developers Gearbox Software keep a humorous tone throughout the titles. Despite this, many fans and long-time players have been left amused and even bewildered that they didn't pick up on Rhys' name, missing a joke hiding in plain sight. Since making his first appearance in the Telltale Games spinoff Tales from the Borderlands in 2014, Rhys has become a fan favorite thanks to his charming and witty personality, before moving onto a corporate squabble with Katagawa Jr as the CEO of Atlas in 2019's Borderlands 3.

Ashamed to say,...

2024 has been a complicated year for superhero fans. While it was dubbed as "the worst year for comic book movies" in over two decades, Marvel Cinematic Universe streaming options finally seemed to figure out how to stand on their own two feet. For Marvel in particular, it has been a year of high highs and very low lows.

From the comics to their streaming series, the company has made some brilliant moves in the last year. This was much needed after last year's series of flops. But there were also some major parts of the overall Marvel universe that we could have done without.

Here, we break down the four best decisions and moments from Marvel in 2024, along with three that never should have happened.

(L-r): Bishop (voiced by Isaac Robinson-Smith), Cyclops (voiced by Ray Chase), Magneto (voiced by Matthew Waterson), and Morph (voiced by Jp Karliak) in Marvel Animation's X-men '97.

Marvel is bringing the holiday cheer in a big way, and it’s no surprise! Alongside the daily release of new What If…? episodes, the studio has delivered a festive treat for fans of X-Men ’97: a cozy Yule Log video now streaming on Marvel Entertainment’s official YouTube channel.

The video invites viewers into the X-Mansion, where a warm fire crackles beneath a portrait of Professor X. Nearby, you’ll spot Magneto’s iconic helmet resting on a chair alongside a claw-ripped pillow—a nod to Wolverine’s temper.

Other familiar touches include Scott Summers’ ruby-quartz glasses, essential for controlling his optic blasts, and a heartfelt photo of him with Jean Grey. Beside it lies his battle visor, symbolizing the X-Men’s enduring fight for justice.

X-Men ‘97 has been a massive hit this year, earning near-perfect ratings on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics awarded it an impressive 99%, while audiences...

Marvel has been busy celebrating the holidays in a big way, which shouldn’t really come as a big surprise. Along with new daily episodes of What If…?, the studio has also shared a special treat for fans of X-Men ‘97. A Yule Log video is now streaming on the official Marvel Entertainment YouTube channel.

The video shows a fire burning inside the X-Mansion, with a picture of Professor X above the flames. Nearby, there’s Magneto’s helmet sitting in a chair next to a pillow that looks like it’s been attacked by Wolverine’s claws.

You can also spot Scott Summers’ glasses, which help keep his optic blasts in check, as well as a photo of him with Jean Grey. His signature battle visor is placed beside it, reminding viewers of the X-Men’s ongoing fight for justice.

As you probably know, X-Men ‘97 made a big splash earlier this year,...

As we look ahead to the new year, Disney+ is gearing up to release exciting new content for its global audience. We're talking about shows such as Goosebumps: The Vanishing, Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2, Ironheart, Daredevil: Born Again and Andor season 2. However, for various reasons, there are some Disney+ shows that won't be returning with additional installments in the new year.

It could be because they were billed as miniseries, meaning that they were designed to conclude after only one season, which wrapped up this year. Another reason for them not returning could be that they won't be finished with the filmmaking process in time to make a 2025 release. There are also some Disney+ shows that won't be back next year because they ended or were canceled this year. Whatever the reason for them not returning, we're definitely going to miss them!

Below, we shared a list of...

We can't believe 2024 just flew by like that! We're more than halfway through December, and so many amazing shows have been released throughout the year. There is also much more left to come out, such as the highly anticipated Squid Game season 2. That's a personal fave of ours at Show Snob!

Since we've almost reached the finish line for this year, we thought now would be the perfect time to look back at all the shows we watched and enjoyed. Some of these TV shows you might recognize, while others you might not. What we can say about all of them is that they are sure to keep you entertained and hooked from start to finish.

Now, are you ready to end 2024 off on a high note? If so, you must watch these 18 truly awesome TV shows before the year ends!

Ella Purnell as Rhiannon Lewis and Nicôle Lecky as...

Square Enix has kept itself busy the past few years, from releasing parts and spinoffs to the FF7 remake project and its Mmorpg Ffxiv to new, original Final Fantasy installments, like FF15 and FF16. However, Part 3 of the FF7 remake will likely come out within the next few years, since Part 2 was released earlier this year in February. This means that a potential Final Fantasy 17 might be closer than expected, especially since Final Fantasy 16 released in 2023.

Though Square Enix has not said anything regarding FF17, it's possible to make certain guesses about what to expect from the franchise. Some things to consider are combat, time period, party system, and, most importantly, the protagonist. Protagonists are typically a huge part of the identity of any Final Fantasy game, and making the right choice for the protagonist in the next game could be the first step to success.

Why Final Fantasy 17 Needs...

X-Men 97 standout character Sunspot is getting some love from Diamond Select Toys, and Screen Rant has a first look at the collectible. Played in X-Men 97 by Gui Agustini, Sunspot is the superhero moniker of a young mutant named Roberto Da Costa who has the ability to absorb and channel solar power. The collectible is the latest in a line of Diamond Select Toys pieces based on X-Men: The Animated Series, though it of course jumps to the 2024 revival and continuation of that show.

Screen Rant is happy to offer a first look at Diamond Select Toys Sunspot collectible. Based on the X-Men 97 take on the character rather than the comic book Sunspot, the mini-bust shows the character fully powered, with jet-black skin and bursting with bold yellow balls of energy. Pre-orders for the bust open Friday, November 22 at Diamondselecttoys.com, and it has an Srp of $90.00. Take a look at...

There are a lot of Marvel Studios projects to look forward to in 2025. That's certainly a good thing, because as great as the offerings from the Marvel Cinematic Universe have been this year, there haven't been that many of them. We had Echo at the beginning of the year on Disney Plus, Deadpool and Wolverine released in theaters this summer, and Agatha All Along closed things out with a spookily sensational run on Disney Plus that had the world guessing the whole way throughout.

The third and final season of What If...? is set to premiere this holiday season, and separate animated series X-Men '97 enjoyed a critically-acclaimed run earlier this year. It's been a good year for Marvel, but there were also a number of titles that were supposed to release this year that didn't due to delays.

Many of them will be coming out next year instead, as...

After a relatively conservative round of announcements at San Diego Comic-Con, D23, and New York Comic Con regarding upcoming Marvel Studios releases, no one anticipated that the biggest wave of announcements would come in the form of a Disney+ promo dropped just before midnight on the streaming platform.

In the 60-second spot, Marvel confirmed the release dates and windows for over half a dozen live-action and animated Marvel Studios titles set to come within the final two months of 2024 and across 2025.

The list for 2025 included highly anticipated live-action shows such as Daredevil: Born Again, Ironheart, and Wonder Man, as well as a handful of animated originals that have been long in the works.

There were a lot of amazing shows confirmed to be coming to Disney+ in 2025, but there was one notable hit series missing from the promo — an omission that seems to hint that the show won’t be...

For the mutants in the Marvel Universe, the “X” once represented hope and unity. Two lines, crossing together. Inspired by the dream of Charles Xavier of mutantkind and mankind coexisting, the X-Men reinforced this, incorporating the letter into their name as if to say “We will protect the futures of man and mutant alike, no compromise.”

It was a hopeful dream, born of good and evil ideas that represented parallels to our world, such as the fight for civil rights. This was no more apparent than how Xavier and rival Magneto compared to real-life civil rights leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr and Malcolm X.

But this is a different time. This is a different era.

A divided future for the X-Men

Following the end of the Krakoa era of X-Men comics, this "Raid on Graymalkin" storyline within the “From the Ashes” crossover splits the team based on...

There was so much to love about the '90s "X-Men" animated series that creating a revival show in 2024 seemed like a risky maneuver. But Disney's legacy sequel series, "X-Men '97," debuted to great reviews, providing '90s kids everywhere with a straight shot of animated nostalgia. Of course, the 2024 version of the show was a lot cleaner than the Og series, which originally ran from 1992 to 1997 on Fox Kids. "X-Men" debuted during a time when hand-drawn animation done under a tight budget and often shipped overseas for coloring gave all our favorite cartoons a charmingly janky aesthetic. That same feel was missing from the revival show, but that was really the only thing that felt different.

To make sure this particular nostalgia-fest hit properly, Disney and Marvel ensured they did everything they could to make "X-Men '97" feel as close to the original series as possible. The show was...

Marvel Studios has experienced a lot of success in 2024, bouncing back after 2023, which was a pretty lacklustre year for all involved. From the release of TV-ma series Echo to the triumphant return to the movies with Deadpool and Wolverine, as well as this season's release of Agatha All Along, it's been the comeback for the ages for Marvel. But perhaps their greatest success has been that of X-Men '97.

The first series under the Marvel Animation banner (and second animated series in general), the Disney Plus show is a sequel to the classic X-Men: The Animated Series, with some of the original cast members returning. Like its predecessor, it was praised for its mature approach to the storytelling and the thoughtful way that it explored a number of narratives throughout its 10-episode first season.

X-Men '97 took a serious approach to the stories it told, and it sounds like its...

4 months after confirming an NDA prevented him speaking up, X-Men '97 creator Beau De Mayo has finally addressed why the critically acclaimed Marvel show used King T'Chaka instead of T'Challa. The decision was met with confusion and some criticism from Marvel fans who believed Chadwick Boseman's legacy should have been honored more directly.

De Mayo has now taken to X.com to defend the decision to use T'Chaka rather than his son, after an X-Men '97 fan asked him for the thinking behind it: he responded "I don't know why Marvel had certain directors trying to spin and lie about this but we produced X-Men 97 Season 1 in early 2021. The loss of Boseman weighed heavily on the studio, as well as on me as a black man. Felt too soon to do T'Challa. Put humanity before continuity."

I dont know why Marvel had certain directors trying to spin and lie...

The Mutants are coming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. That's right, the X-Men's arrivals are on the horizon, as the Marvel Studios franchise has been slowly laying the groundwork for their entrance into the film series throughout the Multiverse Saga, with nods and references to iconic X-Men characters, themes, and storylines along the way.

But the next phase in that plan to introduce the characters will come in the form of a movie. Yes, Marvel Studios is indeed developing an X-Men movie, with a writer already attached to the project. And with Kevin Feige already confirming that the Mutants Era is here, it's only a matter of time until we meet Marvel's Mightiest Mutants in the form of Charles Xavier's team of superheroes.

Naturally, fans are wondering which of the classic X-Men heroes will be involved in the project. We've seen two live-action iterations of the team thus far,...

Back in March, the surprising news broke that Marvel Studios/Disney had fired X-Men '97 showrunner Beau DeMayo shortly before the animated revival show's world premiere.

Since then, the internet has been rife with rumors and speculation about what might have led to DeMayo's dismissal, and last month, Marvel finally released a statement on the matter.

"Mr. DeMayo was terminated in March 2024 following an internal investigation. Given the egregious nature of the findings, we severed ties with him immediately and he has no further affiliation with Marvel."

Though no specific details were revealed, we have since heard that DeMayo was terminated for sending lewd photos to members of his staff, and there have been further reports of him being physically and sexually inappropriate with several of his colleagues.

DeMayo has denied this, suggesting that his firing was simply due to homophobia, and claiming that he was stripped of his X-Men '97...

Deadpool & Wolverine was everything we could've expected from a Marvel Cinematic Universe project and more. Its titular heroes had great chemistry, the action sequences were fast-paced and bloody, and the soundtrack was out of this world. However, the movie's shocking cameos were responsible for elevating it to a whole new level.

Few things compared to going blind to the theater and finding out the likes of Johnny Storm, Blade, Elektra, Gambit, and more made a surprise appearance. So, by all means, we're more than satisfied with what Shawn Levy, Ryan Renolds, Hugh Jackman, and the rest of the Marvel crew created with this jaw-dropping blockbuster. But if we were to be bold and ask for even more wild cameos, then a few characters quickly pop into mind.

So it's time to break down who else we missed in Deadpool & Wolverine!

Cyclops (voiced by Ray Chase) in Marvel Animation's X-men '97.

Every mutant in the world of the “X-Men” has some sort of physics-defying superpower, from Jean Grey’s (Jennifer Hale) peerless telekinetic prowess to Scott Summers’ (Ray Chase) laser eyes to Wolverine’s (Cal Dodd) claws that go snikt. But the power at the heart of the appeal of Disney and Marvel’s animated series “X-Men ‘97” is the show’s ability to bridge time and make the current moment in animation feel like days of future past.

“X-Men ‘97” is, in the words of head director and supervising producer Jake Castorena, meant to be a direct spiritual successor to “X-Men: The Animated Series,” the iconic 1992 series produced by Saban Entertainment that ran until 1996. The new show, created by Beau DeMayo (who was subsequently fired from the project before it premiered), returns to many of the same characters, settings, and relationship dynamics, even to many of the same voice actors as the original.

X-Men '97 season 3 will have a new showrunner, Matthew Chauncey, bringing fresh ideas to the beloved animated series. X-Men '97 director Emi/Emmett Yonemura praised Matthew Chauncey, stating, "I absolutely love working with him." Season 3 may thus take a different narrative direction to the first two seasons.

One of the returning X-Men '97 seasons 1 and 2 directors opens up on the new creative direction of the Marvel animated series in season 3. Following the big success of X-Men '97 season 1, Marvel Animation is planning beyond season 2. Currently in development, X-Men '97 season 3 will have a new showrunner as Matthew Chauncey is set to take over from Beau DeMayo.

Screen Rant recently chatted with X-Men '97 director Emi/Emmett Yonemura, who directed several episodes in season 1. While X-Men '97 season 2 has not premiered yet, they were asked about the new showrunner change for season 3, with Yonemura sharing their exciting experience of having begun working with Chauncey,...

It’s the shock of seeing Norman Bates, knife in hand, clad in his mother’s clothes, grinning maniacally in the swinging lamplight. It’s a supposedly dead husband rising from a bathtub with terrifying saucer contact-lenses. It’s finally connecting “I see dead people” with Bruce Willis being shot at the beginning of “The Sixth Sense.” When movies pull the rug out from under us, it’s one of the greatest thrills that cinema can provide.

As Hollywood continues to reboot countless old properties, it’s easy to think that the days of original and surprising storytelling are long behind us. But these films prove that Hollywood still has a few tricks up its sleeve, ones that have kept us talking for years, and have cemented their place in film history.

Beware of spoilers! Here are the 33 best plot twists of the 21st century.

Kate Erbland, Samantha Bergeson, Christian Blauvelt,...

Take a look at more footage from Marvel Animation’s “X-Men ‘97” now streaming on Disney+:

Cast includes Ray Chase as ‘Cyclops’, Jennifer Hale as ‘Jean Grey’, Alison Sealy-Smith as ‘Storm’, Cal Dodd as ‘Wolverine’, Jp Karliak as ‘Morph’…

…Lenore Zann as ‘Rogue’, George Buza as ‘Beast’, Aj LoCascio as ‘Gambit’, Holly Chou as ‘Jubilee’, Isaac Robinson-Smith as ‘Bishop’, Matthew Waterson as ‘Magneto’…

…Adrian Hough as ‘Nightcrawler’, Theo James as ‘Bastion’ and Chris Potter as ‘Nathan Summers’/‘Cable’.

Directors include Jake Castorena, Chase Conley and Emi Yonemura, with music by The Newton Brothers.

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No anchor point has been reached in X-Men '97 yet, according to Kevin Feige. Feige loves how viewers are intrigued by the concept. X-Men '97 seasons 2 and 3 are in the works at Marvel Studios.

Kevin Feige teases if X-Men '97 has met the anchor point yet, following the 2024 debut of the Marvel animated show.

During Screen Rant's recent interview with Feige for Deadpool & Wolverine, the Marvel Studios president was asked if viewers have yet met the anchor point in X-Men '97. According to Feige, the show hasn't, and is thrilled by seeing audience speculation about their identity in the show. See what Feige shared below:

Kevin Feige: No, but I love you are the third person to ask me about anchor beings and how that term and when people like you guys who've only seen the first 37 minutes, but when people see the whole movie, how that term has...

Kevin Feige disappoints fans by hinting Gambit won't be in the MCU anytime in the near future. The only Phase 5 movie in 2024 is Deadpool & Wolverine. Feige teased Gambit's fate, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the X-Men reboot.

Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige has some disappointing words about the live-action debut of Gambit in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Screen Rant recently chatted with Feige for the upcoming release of Deadpool & Wolverine, which will be the only Phase 5 movie for Marvel Studios in 2024. While promoting the summer film, Feige was asked if fans could look forward to seeing Gambit in the MCU following the hero's devastating death in X-Men '97 episode 5. Despite recent interest, the studio head had a disappointing update for those hoping to see Gambit in live-action, saying the following:

Kevin Feige: I can't [confirm Gambit is coming in a future live-action project]! [laughs] But I'm glad that you were so touched.

Deadpool & Wolverine arrives in theaters on...

Beau DeMayo was fired as X-Men '97 showrunner back in March prior to the show's world premiere, but he had already completed work on the scripts for the second season of the acclaimed animated revival series.

Now, Marvel Studios has hired a new scribe to replace him for the in-development season 3, with Deadline reporting that Matthew Chauncey, who has previously worked on episodes of What If...? and Ms. Marvel, will succeed DeMayo as head writer on X-Men '97.

Chauncey will work alongside director Jake Castorena, with original '90s series EPs Larry Houston and Eric and Julia Lewald remaining on board as consulting producers.

Exact season 2 plot details are still under wraps, but during a recent interview with Discussing Film, Castorena was asked if they intend to hold on to the '90s aesthetic, and if he anticipates the show taking influence from later comic book runs for the second season.

The hit show, which brings back the ’90s “X-Men” animated series we all know and love, is heading into its third season with some big changes. Matthew Chauncey has been chosen as the new head writer. He takes over from Beau DeMayo, who left the job earlier this year.

Chauncey is no stranger to Marvel stories. He’s written for other animated shows like “What If…?” and the live-action series “Ms. Marvel.” With his experience writing both cartoons and live movies, he seems like a great fit to guide where the new season goes.

Season one of the revival was a huge hit on Disney+. The early episodes got over 4 million viewers in just a few days. Even the season finale had around 3.5 million people tuning in. That makes it one of the most watched animation finales on the streaming service!

It seems like Disney+ and Marvel are confident Chauncey can keep the success going.

X-Men '97 season 3 is set to have a new head writer, Matthew Chauncey, promising exciting new directions for the Marvel animated series. Chauncey, known for work on Marvel's 'What If...?', will collaborate with producer Jake Castorena to bring a fresh perspective to X-Men '97. As production continues on X-Men '97 season 2 and 3, fans may be able to get more details at San Diego Comic-Con 2024.

X-Men '97 season 3 is going forward with a new direction as the Marvel animated series makes a new addition to the creative team. 2024 marked the return of one of Marvel's most beloved animated properties of all time, as X-Men: The Animated Series became part of Marvel Studios' slate of TV shows with the X-Men '97 sequel series. While ending on a major cliffhanger, X-Men '97 season 2 is confirmed to be happening, which will be followed by season 3 after being renewed early on.

After X-Men '97...

Exclusive: Matthew Chauncey (What If…?) has been tapped to write Season 3 of Disney+’s X-Men ’97, Marvel Animation‘s revival of the classic ’90s animated series, sources tell Deadline.

Chauncey succeeds Beau DeMayo who parted ways with Marvel earlier this year, ahead of X-Men ’97‘s March 20 premiere, after completing work on both Season 1 and Season 2.

Chauncey will work alongside X-Men 97 director Jake Castorena, who has been on the animated followup from the start. Larry Houston and Eric and Julia Lewald, executive produced on the original X-Men: The Animated Series, will remain on as consulting producers. Season 2 of the revival, whose scripts have reportedly been revised, is in production. Season 3 is in development.

X-Men ’97 revisits the iconic era of the 1990s as The X-Men, a band of mutants who use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them, are challenged like never before, forced to...

Take a look at more footage from Marvel Animation’s “X-Men ‘97” now streaming on Disney+:

Cast includes Ray Chase as ‘Cyclops’, Jennifer Hale as ‘Jean Grey’, Alison Sealy-Smith as ‘Storm’, Cal Dodd as ‘Wolverine’, Jp Karliak as ‘Morph’…

…Lenore Zann as ‘Rogue’, George Buza as ‘Beast’, Aj LoCascio as ‘Gambit’, Holly Chou as ‘Jubilee’, Isaac Robinson-Smith as ‘Bishop’, Matthew Waterson as ‘Magneto’…

…Adrian Hough as ‘Nightcrawler’, Theo James as ‘Bastion’ and Chris Potter as ‘Nathan Summers’/‘Cable’.

Directors include Jake Castorena, Chase Conley and Emi Yonemura, with music by The Newton Brothers.

Click the images to enlarge…...

X-Men... 2000?

Although the recent Disney+ show served as a revival of an animated series that aired 25 years ago, the decision was made to keep the action rooted firmly in the original era. But with season 2 already confirmed and reports that Marvel Studios fully intends to keep the show going for as long as possible, could the mutant heroes make the jump into the noughties?

During an interview with Discussing Film, supervising director Jake Castorena was asked if they intend to hold on to the '90s aesthetic, and if he anticipates the show taking influence from later comic book runs for the second season.

"We touched on that, even in season one with E is for Extinction, which was definitely not of the ’90s run per se but in the zeitgeist of the era that came a little later," he replied. "Once so much time passes, that’s pretty much...

Despite being fired as X-Men '97 showrunner (the details are still sketchy) shortly before the series premiered on Disney+, Beau DeMayo has remained active on social media, sharing intriguing insights into the development of the animated revival show and revealing some of his key influences.

DeMayo has previously explained how the iconic "Superman takes flight" sequence from Zack Snyder's Man of Steel inspired a similar moment from episode 6 featuring Storm regaining her powers, and has now revealed that a different scene may have "subconsciously influenced" Rogue attacking the villainous Bastion in the recent season finale.

This was yet another standout moment for Rogue, who unleashed the full extent of her power while channelling the pain and rage she felt after losing Gambit in the Genosha massacre

I was likely subconsciously influenced by this when writing the #xmen97 finale beat of Rogue punching Bastion. That’s not Superman hammering Zod.

The season 1 finale of Marvel Studios' acclaimed animated series, X-Men '97, hit Disney+ last Wednesday, and the events of "Tolerance is Extinction - Part 3" may have given us a pretty good idea of which characters will be undergoing a major personality change when the show returns for its second season.

If you haven't watched the episode yet, spoilers follow.

In the closing moments of the drama-filled finale, the team managed to defeat Bastion and prevent Asteroid M from destroying the planet, but the heroes ended up being transported through time in the process (by who or what remains to be seen).

Xavier (Ross Marquand), Magneto (Matthew Waterson), Rogue (Lenore Zann), Nightcrawler (Adrian Hough), and Beast (George Buza) find themselves in Egypt in the year 3,000 B.C., where they encounter a younger En Sabah Nur (Adetokumboh M'Cormack); while Jean Grey (Jennifer Hale) and Cyclops (Ray Chase) land way into the future in the year 3960 A.

X-Men '97 was a big hit with critics right from the start, but the Disney+ revival series has now become the highest-rated Marvel Studios project - live-action or animated, big or small screen - in the 16-year history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

With more reviews now counted for last Wednesday's season finale, X-Men '97 has reached a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. This takes it past Marvel's previous top-rated Disney+ show, Ms. Marvel (98%), and movie, Black Panther (96%), to become the most positively-reviewed MCU project of all time on the popular aggregator site.

The series wasn't only a critical favourite, as Deadline reports that May 15th's cameo-filled finale, "Tolerance is Extinction, Part 3," amassed a whopping 3.5 million views globally in its first five days on the streaming platform, making it the most-viewed full-length animated series finale since Season 1 of What If…?.

Marvel Studios has clearly taken note of the show's popularity, and...

Exclusive: The finale of X-Men ’97 has set a promising track record for Disney+.

The episode, which debuted on May 15, saw 3.5M views globally in its first five days on the streaming platform. That makes it the most-viewed full-length animation series finale since Season 1 of What If…?, the Walt Disney Company says.

According to Disney, viewership had been growing consistently over the four episodes leading to the finale.

X-Men ’97 premiered in March with 4M views collectively across the first two episodes in their first five days on the platform.

The exact breakdown of viewership for each episode is unclear, but regardless it does indicate a strong, growing interest for the animated series, since the finale alone was nearly able to match the audience of the first two episodes in the same time frame.

As an added bonus, Disney also says that viewership for the original 1992 X-Men animated series has doubled since X-Men ’97 premiered.

The season 1 finale of Marvel Studios' acclaimed animated series, X-Men '97, hit Disney+ this past Wednesday, and it's fair to say the events of "Tolerance is Extinction - Part 3" left us with a lot to discuss.

If you haven't watched yet, beware of major spoilers from this point on.

In the closing moments of the drama-filled finale, the team managed to defeat Bastion and prevent Asteroid M from destroying the planet, but the heroes somehow ended up being transported through time in the process.

Xavier (Ross Marquand), Magneto (Matthew Waterson), Rogue (Lenore Zann), Nightcrawler (Adrian Hough), and Beast (George Buza) find themselves in Egypt in the year 3,000 B.C., where they encounter a younger En Sabah Nur (Adetokumboh M'Cormack). Jean Grey (Jennifer Hale) and Cyclops (Ray Chase) land way into the future in the year 3960 A.D. where they meet a younger version of their son, Nathan Summer, aka Cable,...

This article contains spoilers from X-Men '97 season 1, episode 10.

The release date for X-Men '97 season 2 may be in 2024, but the studio is still fine-tuning the quality, according to Brad Winderbaum. The second season of X-Men '97 is already in production, thanks to season 1's success, ensuring quality content. Winderbaum and Marvel Studios are committed to prioritizing the quality for X-Men '97 season 2.

A new update has been given about when Marvel Studios may be releasing X-Men '97 season 2.

In an exclusive interview with Screen Rant to go more in-depth about the X-Men '97 season 1 finale, Marvel Studios Head of TV, Streaming, and Animation, Brad Winderbaum, was asked if he could give an idea of when in 2024 the world may get season 2 on Disney+. As X-Men '97 season 2 is in production, Winderbaum gave the following update on the new season in regards to its release:

Brad Winderbaum: Something we learned in animation,...

This article contains spoilers from X-Men '97 season 1, episode 10.

The release date for X-Men '97 season 2 may be in 2024, but the studio is still fine-tuning the quality, according to Brad Winderbaum. The second season of X-Men '97 is already in production, thanks to the success of the first season, ensuring quality content. Winderbaum and Marvel Studios are committed to prioritizing the quality for X-Men '97 season 2.

A new update has been given about when Marvel Studios may be releasing X-Men '97 season 2.

In an exclusive interview with Screen Rant to go more in-depth about the X-Men '97 season 1 finale, Marvel Studios Head of TV, Streaming, and Animation, Brad Winderbaum, was asked if he could give an idea of when in 2024 the world may get season 2 on Disney+. As X-Men '97 season 2 is in production, Winderbaum gave the following update on the new season in regards to its release:

Brad Winderbaum: Something we learned in animation,...

This article contains spoilers from X-Men '97 season 1, episode 10.

The Marvel executive hints at a potential Spider-Man '98 sequel, teasing the return of Peter Parker and Mary Jane. Brad Winderbaum leaves the door open for a Madame Web adventure, hinting at future collaborations with X-Men '97. X-Men '97 continues to dominate the 90s nostalgia, bringing back iconic mutants to battle familiar villains.

A Marvel sequel to Spider-Man: The Animated Series in the same vein as X-Men '97 gets a positive update from one of the Marvel Studios executives.

In an exclusive interview with Screen Rant, following the X-Men '97 season 1 finale, Marvel Studios Head of TV, Streaming, and Animation, Brad Winderbaum, was asked about the hype surrounding the return of Spider-Man: The Animated Series within the X-Men sequel. Following the reveal that Peter Parker had found Mary Jane Watson after Spider-Man: The Animated Series sequel season 5, Winderbaum was asked what...

Warning: This article contains spoilers for X-Men '97 episode 10, "Tolerance is Extinction - Part 3."

The fate of the X-Men team is uncertain after the events of X-Men '97 season 1's dramatic finale. Forge and Bastion may be building a new X-Men team in X-Men '97 featuring eight new powerful mutant superheroes. Two mutants have been confirmed to be "off-world" in X-Men '97, creating a bigger mystery for X-Men '97 season 2 to explore.

A new X-Men line-up has already been teased for X-Men '97 season 2, featuring eight new powerful heroes. Before the X-Men get reinvented into the live-action MCU, Marvel Animation's X-Men '97 has caught up with the X-Men team from 1992's X-Men: The Animated Series, introducing iconic mutant heroes such as Cyclops, Jean Grey, Wolverine, Jubilee, and Gambit to a modern audience. X-Men '97 season 1 took the team on many dramatic adventures and pitted them against several iconic villains,...

After an exciting, often shocking run of episodes, the season 1 finale of X-Men '97 hits Disney+ next Wednesday, and (former) showrunner Beau DeMayo has shared some "homework" for fans who might want a cryptic hint about what to expect from "Tolerance is Extinction - Part 3."

Spoilers for last week's episode and (potentially) Wednesday's instalment follow.

DeMayo posted an image from Star Trek: The Next Generation season 5, episode 18, "Cause and Effect." This episode of the beloved sci-fi series saw the crew of the Enterprise caught in a time-loop, with the ship being destroyed over and over again, and Picard, Riker, Data and co. having to figure out how to reset the anomaly.

Does this suggest that the X-Men will find themselves in a similar situation? "Tolerance is Extinction - Part 2" certainly left the team in dire straits, with Jean Grey killed(?) by a Mr. Sinister-controlled Cable, and Wolverine's Adamantium...

Take a look at more footage from Marvel Animation’s “X-Men ‘97” now streaming on Disney+:

Cast includes Ray Chase as ‘Cyclops’, Jennifer Hale as ‘Jean Grey’, Alison Sealy-Smith as ‘Storm’, Cal Dodd as ‘Wolverine’, Jp Karliak as ‘Morph’…

…Lenore Zann as ‘Rogue’, George Buza as ‘Beast’, Aj LoCascio as ‘Gambit’, Holly Chou as ‘Jubilee’, Isaac Robinson-Smith as ‘Bishop’, Matthew Waterson as ‘Magneto’…

…Adrian Hough as ‘Nightcrawler’, Theo James as ‘Bastion’ and Chris Potter as ‘Nathan Summers’/‘Cable’.

Directors include Jake Castorena, Chase Conley and Emi Yonemura, with music by The Newton Brothers.

Click the images to enlarge…...

There's only two more episodes of X-Men '97 to go, and Marvel Studios has released a clip from tomorrow's penultimate season 1 chapter, "Tolerance is Extinction - Part 2."

The preview finds our mutant heroes suiting-up in new costumes for their impending battle with Bastion and his forces.

The outfits are a mixture of the team's classic looks, and the costumes they wore in the pages of The Uncanny X-Men. The clip also sees Jubilee burn Roberto DaCosta's business card, so Sunspot must have decided not to join the fight.

Former showrunner Beau DeMayo hinted at the costume change when he shared the unused pilot for Pryde of the X-Men earlier today.

DeMayo was also asked if he's ever heard any talk of adding Kitty Pryde/Shadowcat to the X-Men '97 roster.

"I haven’t, but my suspicion is Jubilee and Kitty slightly compete in terms of their age and Pov on the team.

"Magneto was right..."

Former X-Men '97 showrunner Beau DeMayo has taken to social media to share a "homework assignment" for fans that may want a better idea of what to expect from the middle chapter in the three-part season finale, which airs on Disney+ next Wednesday.

DeMayo posted the cover to 1993's Uncanny X-Men #304, which marked the 30th anniversary celebration of the iconic mutant heroes, and the third chapter in the "Fatal Attractions" storyline.

Spoilers for Tolerance is Extinction - Part 1 and (possibly) Part 2 follow.

Though a few significant events occur in this issue that could inform the episode, we'd say it will most likely draw influence from Magneto's arc. Towards the end of Tolerance is Extinction - Part 1, Dr. Valerie Cooper frees Magnus from Bastion's prison, and the Master of Magnetism flies to one of the northern magnetic pole to manipulate Earth's magnetic field, using his powers to wipe...

X-Men '97 exists within its own Marvel universe, separate from the larger MCU multiverse. X-Men '97 creator Beau DeMayo suggested that the series exists within a neighboring tree in the multiverse. Leaves from one tree can mingle with another, creating interesting connections.

X-Men '97 creator Beau DeMayo shared comments on where his show takes place in the greater MCU multiverse, and it raises interesting questions about Loki's ending. X-Men '97 exists within its own Marvel universe, as seen in episode 8, which included cameos from many Marvel heroes and villains. However, many have questioned whether it exists within the larger Marvel multiverse, which includes other universes like Sony's Spider-Man Universe and Fox's X-Men Universe.

At the end of Loki season 2, Loki pulls all the separate universes together, creating a tree that links them all under one branching multiverse. On X, DeMayo was asked if X-Men '97 exists in this tree.

From Marvel Studios, Sneak Peek the final 3-part, “X-Men ‘97 Season One finale, “Tolerance Is Extinction”, streaming May 1, May 8 and May 15, 2024 on Disney+:

Cast includes Ray Chase as ‘Cyclops’, Jennifer Hale as ‘Jean Grey’, Alison Sealy-Smith as ‘Storm’, Cal Dodd as ‘Wolverine’, Jp Karliak as ‘Morph’…

…Lenore Zann as ‘Rogue’, George Buza as ‘Beast’, Aj LoCascio as ‘Gambit’, Holly Chou as ‘Jubilee’, Isaac Robinson-Smith as ‘Bishop’, Matthew Waterson as ‘Magneto’…

…Adrian Hough as ‘Nightcrawler’, Theo James as ‘Bastion’ and Chris Potter as ‘Nathan Summers’/‘Cable’.

Directors include Jake Castorena, Chase Conley and Emi Yonemura, with music by The Newton Brothers.

Click the images to enlarge…...

Cyclops has several abilities and powers that have yet to be fully revealed on-screen in the X-Men movies. X-Men '97 saw Scott Summers impressively using his optic beams for traversal, as well as to break his fall using a controlled beam to slow his descent. Other Cyclops powers include his psionic field, psychic resistance, enhanced spatial awareness, ricochet shots, energy absorption, and more.

Although Cyclops has appeared in 8 different X-Men movies, a collection of optic powers and adjacent abilities still have yet to be fully seen or fleshed out on-screen. As seen in the original Marvel Comics, Scott Summers has perfected several ways of using his incredible optic blasts beyond the obvious. Likewise, Cyclops also possesses some impressive abilities and skills which help complement his mutant abilities quite well.

As one of Professor Xavier's first students and X-Men, Scott Summers has long been one of the team's most frequent leaders.

"Gurenge" by LiSA from Demon Slayer is Japan's top-selling song from 2019-2023, a testament to its popularity and impact. The catchy and memorable opening sets the perfect tone for Demon Slayer episodes, enhancing the viewing experience. Oricon data reveals "Gurenge" has been downloaded over 1.4 million times, solidifying its status as a cultural phenomenon.

Demon Slayer's openings are catchy, impossible to forget, and set the tone of the anime episodes perfectly. The anime's iconic first opening song has just received well-deserved recognition in the form of a truly monumental and prestigious award.

As reported on by Crunchyroll News, Demon Slayer's first opening has become Japan's best-selling song during the Reiwa Era. The opening song which is entitled "Gurenge" was produced by the talented Japanese band, LiSA. "Gurenge" earned the title of best-selling digital single between the years 2019 and 2023.

Demon Slayer's First Opening is the Most Downloaded Song in...

Warning! This article contains spoilers for X-Men '97 episode 5.

X-Men ‘97 could be in the middle of a war between Mr. Sinister and Apocalypse. Cable’s warning could refer to Apocalypse, hinting they need a powerful mutant like Nate Grey. Mr. Sinister might ally with the X-Men to create Nate Grey to defeat Apocalypse.

An intriguing theory regarding X-Men '97 episode 5 suggests that the X-Men could be caught amid an epic war between two villains. Many Marvel audiences were emotionally damaged by the events of X-Men '97's fifth episode. Everything seemed perfect at Genosha until a Godzilla-like sentinel attacked the city, seemingly killing hundreds or thousands of mutants, including Magneto and Gambit. The deaths were shocking, and viewers were devastated by the potential loss of a beloved member of the X-Men.

Since the season is only halfway done, plenty still needs to be resolved about this attack. Cable...

X-Men '97 episode 5 shocked fans with the deaths of Magneto and Gambit, but Cassandra Nova may not be the mastermind behind it all. Head director Jake Castorena hints at bigger villains to come, such as Mr. Sinister and Apocalypse, despite ruling out Cassandra Nova. While fans of Cassandra Nova may be disappointed, they can look forward to her upcoming appearance in Deadpool & Wolverine.

Warning: This post contains Spoilers for X-Men '97 episode 5

In the aftermath of X-Men '97's stunning episode 5, in which both Magneto and Gambit were seemingly killed off, rumors of a huge villain appearance have hit the Internet. Now though, the head director of the incredible X-Men: The Animated Series revival show has debunked one of the biggest theories on who was behind the attack on Genosha.

Speaking to Inverse, X-Men '97 head director Jake Castorena responded to the theory that Cassandra Nova will be revealed...

Warning: This article contains Spoilers for X-Men '97 episode 5 "Remember It"

X-Men '97 episode 5 shocks fans with tragic deaths of beloved characters, changing the course of the series forever. Creator Beau DeMayo intentionally shifted the tone to mirror real-world tragedies like 9/11, evoking a sense of uncertainty. Fans react with near-hysteria to the dramatic ending, as the mutant/human relations storyline takes a dark and devastating turn.

X-Men '97's latest episode ends with a stunning tragedy that could well change Marvel's beloved mutant show forever, and creator Beau DeMayo has weighed in on the tragedy of "Remember It". The head writer and executive producer of the show exited X-Men '97 before the first episode aired on Disney+ but has engaged with fans throughout the season's first 5 episodes.

With X-Men '97 episode 5 wowing viewers (and scoring a remarkable 9.7 IMDb score from earlier responders), DeMayo responded to some of the near-hysterical reactions to the episode's ending,...