Key Takeaways:
– Recent X-Men ’97 episode hints potential storylines for the rest of the season.
– Marvel released a teaser that hints Chris Evans’ Captain America return in the MCU.
– Fan speculation suggests Cassandra Nova as the primary antagonist in future Marvel projects.
– The show could be setting the stage for a mutant war with numerous high-profile casualties.
– Rumors suggest potential tie-ins with Deadpool & Wolverine based on previous MCU trends.
X-Men ’97’s Latest Episode: A Hint of What’s to Come
Marvel’s animated series, X-Men ’97, has seen a surge in momentum recently. The latest episode showcased a formidable enemy, an insectoid Sentinel destroying Genosha and causing the unfortunate demise of several mutants. Marvel has followed the intense episode with an intriguing teaser that hints at massive developments in upcoming episodes.
Cassandra Nova’s Antagonistic Role
Among fans, circulating theories suggest potential antagonists for the rest of the season. Cassandra Nova, a popular character, has been speculated to serve this role. The potential antagonist is also predicted to reappear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) crossover with Deadpool & Wolverine.
However, the series teaser suggests another possible surprise appearance from the MCU, one that could have massive implications for the expansive Marvel multiverse.
Captain America’s Return to the MCU
The recently released X-Men ’97 teaser featured an icy landscape and a shield falling from the sky. Fans were quick to identify the shield as belonging to Captain America. This scene, reminiscent of the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer, indicates a multiverse threat – Cassandra Nova. The suggestion here is that Deadpool, alongside Wolverine, may be battling this threat across the multiverse.
Such a plot outline can allow Chris Evans’ Captain America character to make a comeback in the MCU through X-Men ’97. This potential storyline could directly lead into the storyline of Secret Wars or Deadpool & Wolverine. It might also introduce the character Mr. Sinister to the MCU. He has prominently featured in this season and is rumoured to be the leading antagonist of the upcoming Mutants phase in the MCU.
Foreshadowing an All-Out Mutant War
Based on the latest X-Men ’97 episode, the series seems nowhere near slowing down. With several high-profile characters killed off surprisingly, the series might be laying the groundwork for an all-out mutant war. The possibility of such a storyline has left audiences eagerly waiting for the next episode.
Speculation circulates that X-Men ’97 might tie directly into Deadpool & Wolverine, following a familiar MCU trend. All mutant characters that have appeared in the MCU so far are generally a fusion of their X-Men: The Animated Series and Fox Studios’ X-Men versions. Audience have already witnessed this pattern with Kelsey Grammer’s Beast making an appearance in The Marvels and Sir Patrick Stewart’s Charles Xavier in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
X-Men ’97 is available for streaming on Disney+. The series’ upcoming events have piqued interest across the fandom, suggesting great things for the future of this Marvel series. Whether these theories come to fruition or not, one thing is evident – X-Men ’97 is revolutionizing the Marvel universe with each passing episode and there’s more to come.
