X-Men ’97’s Biggest Death Is Going to Have Major Repercussions For Seasons 3 & 4
One of X-Men ’97’s biggest deaths will affect the next two seasons. X-Men ’97 delivered one of its most shocking moments and permanently altered the future of mutantkind. After En Sabah Nur (Adetokumboh M’Cormack) fully embraced his fate as Apocalypse (Ross Marquand), the supervillaIn killed Magneto (Matthew Waterson), eliminating one of the Marvel franchise’s most influential figures. And, according to the series’ executive producer, Larry Houston, his heartbreaking demise will change the show’s future for good.
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Which X-Men Character Are You?
“Mutation: it is the key to our evolution.”
Wolverine
The Loner
Professor X
The Visionary
Magneto
The Survivor
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01
Humans discover your mutant abilities. What do you do?
ADisappear. Go off the grid before anyone can come after me — I don’t owe them an explanation
BReach out calmly and try to have a dialogue — fear comes from misunderstanding, and I can help bridge that gap
CMake a show of strength — they need to understand that mutants will not be hunted or controlled, ever
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02
Anti-mutant protesters surround a school full of young mutants. What’s your first move?
AGet between the kids and the mob. If anyone raises a hand, they answer to me
BAddress the crowd telepathically or publicly — show them the children are just scared kids, not threats
CEvacuate the children to safety, then make the protesters deeply regret their choices
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03
A team of mutants needs a leader for a dangerous mission. What role do you naturally fall into?
AI work alone, but I’ll take point — someone’s gotta make sure nobody gets killed
BI coordinate the team, play to each person’s strengths, and keep morale steady
CI lead from the front — my vision, my plan, my responsibility if it fails
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04
A powerful mutant threatens innocent humans. How do you respond?
APut them down fast — talk later. Innocent people don’t have time for a debate
BTry to reach them mentally — understand why they’re doing this and find a peaceful resolution
COffer them a place at my side — their power is wasted on chaos when it could serve a greater cause
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05
A human politician offers to champion mutant rights — but has a shady past. What do you do?
AGive them a chance — people can change, and this alliance could mean real progress for coexistence
BI don’t trust politicians. Watch them closely, and the second they betray us, I’ll be right there
CUse them — let them think they’re in charge while I control the narrative from behind the scenes
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06
What’s your biggest flaw?
AI push people away — I’d rather be alone than risk losing someone I care about
BI’m too idealistic — I keep believing in people even when the evidence says I shouldn’t
CMy anger — once I commit to a path, I’ll burn everything down before I admit I was wrong
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07
Sentinels are hunting mutants in your city. What’s your move?
AHunt the hunters — tear them apart before they find anyone else
BCoordinate an underground network to hide and protect every mutant in the area
CSeize control of the Sentinels — turn the weapons of oppression into instruments of liberation
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08
What do you believe about coexistence between humans and mutants?
ACoexistence is a fantasy. Humans will always fear what they can’t control — mutants must secure their own future
BI don’t care about the big picture — I protect the people I care about, and everyone else can sort themselves out
CIt’s possible and worth fighting for — the dream of a world where humans and mutants live in peace is everything
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Your X-Men Identity
Wolverine (Logan)
“I’m the best there is at what I do. But what I do best isn’t very nice.”
You’re the fierce loner who acts first and philosophises later — but beneath that adamantium-plated exterior beats a heart that cares far more than you’d ever admit. You’ve been burned enough times to distrust the world, so you keep people at arm’s length, yet you’d throw yourself into any fight to protect the ones who slip past your defences. You don’t need a cause or a manifesto — you just need someone worth fighting for. Like Logan, your greatest strength isn’t your claws or your healing factor; it’s the stubborn refusal to let the people you love face danger alone.
Fierce
Protective
Resilient
Untamed
Professor X (Charles Xavier)
“Just because someone stumbles and loses their path, doesn’t mean they’re lost forever.”
You’re the visionary who sees the best in everyone — even when the world gives you every reason not to. Your greatest power isn’t telepathy; it’s an unshakeable belief that understanding and compassion can bridge any divide. You lead not through force but through hope, building bridges where others build walls. Some call you naive, but you know that real strength lies in extending a hand to your enemy. Like Charles Xavier, you carry the weight of a dream that most consider impossible, and you refuse to let it die.
Visionary
Empathetic
Diplomatic
Hopeful
Magneto (Erik Lehnsherr)
“Peace was never an option.”
You’re the survivor who learned the hardest lesson life has to offer: the world will not protect you, so you must protect yourself. Your conviction is unbreakable and your patience is terrifying — you’ll wait years to set the right plan in motion. You don’t hate humanity; you simply refuse to let your people be victims ever again. Every action you take, no matter how ruthless, is driven by a profound love for those who share your struggle. Like Erik Lehnsherr, you are both revolutionary and tragic — a leader forged in pain who will bend the world before it bends you.
Resolute
Strategic
Ruthless
Unyielding
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The dramatic confrontation was triggered by Charles Xavier (Marquand) and Magneto going back in time in an attempt to prevent him from becoming the supervillain he is today. However, Nur viewed their intervention as a betrayal. As a result, he made the decision to completely ignore them and accepted his dark future with open arms, killing Magneto in the process. While X-Men and Marvel stories in general have often found ways to bring major characters back from the dead, the Disney+ show won’t be bringing back Magneto. The creative team behind X-Men ’97 is treating the character’s death as an event with lasting consequences rather than something they can simply undo with the mutant team’s advanced technology. According to Marvel, Houston has revealed that the writers of X-Men ’97 are already planning well beyond the immediate aftermath of his death. The executive producer explained that they will ensure that Magneto’s absence has a meaningful impact on the story in seasons 3 and 4. Houston further elaborated that development on the next two seasons of the X-Men show has focused heavily on the tragedy. Rather than treating the moment as an isolated incident, the creative team has mapped out how this loss will reshape the series in the foreseeable future. The goal has been to make sure every major event carries long-lasting consequences, instead of being temporary setbacks.
Without Magneto, the X-Men must now navigate the future without one of their most powerful members while also suffering the emotional fallout that comes with it. Meanwhile, Apocalypse’s victory also escalates the danger surrounding both mutants and their already fragile relationship with humans.
X-Men ’97 season 2 releases new episodes every Wednesday at 3:00 AM ET and 12:00 AM PT on Disney+.
Release Date
March 20, 2024
Network
Disney+
Directors
Jake Castorena, Emi Yonemura, Chase Conley
Writers
Charlie Feldman, Anthony Sellitti, Beau DeMayo, JB Ballard
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