X‑Men '97 returns with its Season 2 premiere, opening with the team scattered through time as they confront Apocalypse and his invasion. Fans have zeroed in on Apocalypse as a darker, fuller threat and on Wolverine's brutal return, noting his bone claws and fast regeneration in the new episodes. Attention also landed on specific characters old and new: posts highlight Professor X's fractured leadership, Nathan Summers' casting by Michael Johnston, and fan work revisiting Doug Ramsey Cypher and Warlock while writers recall Morph as a gateway into fanfiction. The premiere's opening episodes prompted viewers to rewatch season one and share scene-by-scene breakdowns as they parse setup and stakes for the season.
