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Marvel Studios shocked the world when it released the animated television series,X-Men ’97. A continuation of the originalX-Men: The Animated Series, the show defied expectations with its impeccable premise, well-crafted characters, and an intriguing storyline from start to end. Developed by Beau DeMayo, the series is gearing up for the release of its second season while the third is being written.
Ousted by Marvel even before the series’ release, creator DeMayo is not attached to the project anymore. And fans are convinced his time with Marvel is done and dusted after receiving the update regarding season three ofX-Men ’97.
Beau DeMayo Has No Chance of Coming Back After This Update from Marvel
Beau DeMayohas worked with Marvel for a number of projects, but hisX-Men ’97truly pushed the boundaries of storytelling. Hailed for being true to the original series,X-Men ’97received wide acclaim from fans and critics for its visionary storytelling and how it catered to fans’ expectations about the treatment of mutant-kind.
Despite creatingone of the best Marvel projects of all timeand apparently proving that Marvel is more than capable of handling ‘mutants’, Marvel Studios fired DeMayo before the release ofX-Men ’97for reasons undisclosed (seeThe Hollywood Reporter). Rumors have it that the writer-creator was hard to work with (seeReddit).
“That ride continues”: Marvel Exec’s Update Reveals X-Men ’97 Season 2 Will Continue One Thing From Season 1 That Fans Loved Despite Giving Beau DeMayo the Boot
As things continue to remain shrouded with mystery, it is a known fact that Beau DeMayo has completed work for the upcoming season 2 of the series. Yet, fans had hoped that Marvel would at least involve him in some form with season 3 of the series after seeing the flawless first season.
However, as per the recent update, viaDeadline,What If…?writer Matthew Chauncey has been roped in to write the third season ofX-Men ’97. As the news went viral, fans are convinced there is no hope of Mayo ever returning to the world of Marvel Universe.
Marvel Fans React toX-Men ’97’sSeason 3 Update
Matthew Chauncey has shown off his talents in Marvel StudiosWhat If…?series and even worked on the live-action and highly-acclaimedMs. Marvelseries. Alongside the director Jake Castorena, Chauncey will now be writing the third season of Beau DeMayo’sX-Men ’97.
“The folks didn’t believe X-Men was going to do anything”: Marvel Firing Beau DeMayo Before X-Men ’97 isn’t Surprising Once You Know What Happened to ‘The Animated Series’
With the brilliant work of DeMayo, fans held hope that hemight one day return. But seeing that the writer has seemingly no chance of ever working for Marvel Studios again, fans are convinced that season 3 is sure to be a disappointment.
That first season of X-Men 97 is one of the best things I’ve ever seen, whatever Beau DeMayo did to get fired must have been really bad. It’s surprising nobody has really reported what it exactly was.
— Austin (@AustinPlanet)June 16, 2025
if they fumble this after bringing about an x-men renaissance i might just shed a painful tear
— pie (@PieKie4)June 06, 2025
“Revised” oh it’s gonna be slop won’t it? Just bring DeMayo back you clowns
— Endymion (@EndymionYT)July 30, 2025
It’s like Marvel is allergic to making good stories
— Lee (@FilmItLee)July 28, 2025
What if… writers taking over the best marvel animated series they’ve had in a decadepic.twitter.com/bdaUOMbfkw
— Unlucky Dreamer 🪐 (@unluckydreamer8)June 12, 2025
This unexpected turn of events surrounding the third season ofX-Men ’97has left fans feeling uncertain about the show’s future. Despite the initial excitement and positive reception of the series, the recent developments have turned out to dampen the joy of the series’ splendid performance and the upcoming seasons.
Yet, only time will tell how the recent changes behind the scenes will impact the beloved animated series in the future.
X-Men ’97can be streamed on Disney+.
Maria Sultan
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
