1. Madelyne Pryor’s Return:
Madelyne Pryor, a tragic villain in the Marvel Universe, has a complex history with the X-Men. Having been resurrected before in the comics, fans hope to see her return as an ally, potentially leading her own team of heroes.
2. The Birth of the New Mutants:
The show hinted at the formation of the New Mutants, with Sunspot joining the X-Men and his connection to Jubilee. Season 2 could see him branch off and establish his own team, perhaps even taking Jubilee with him.
3. Magik’s Appearance:
Illyana Rasputin, aka Magik, played a significant role in the Inferno storyline adapted for the reboot. Fans anticipate her full transformation into the iconic superhero, wielding her Soulsword and eldritch armor.
4. Emma Frost Joining the X-Men:
Emma Frost, once an adversary as part of the Hellfire Club, has become a leading figure on Genosha. With the absence of Jean Grey and Professor X, fans expect her to join the remaining X-Men as their new psychic powerhouse.
5. Rachel Summers’ Introduction:
Rachel Summers, the future daughter of Scott and Jean, is a powerful mutant who has hosted the Phoenix Force. The show could introduce her younger version and have her join the X-Men as a new member of the family.
6. A Spider-Man Crossover:
With both X-Men ’97 and the 1990s Spider-Man cartoon set in the same universe, fans speculate about a crossover. Rumors suggest Marvel Studios is considering expanding the animated universe with a reboot of Spider-Man’s classic cartoon, and his cameo in episode 8 hints at this possibility.
7. Avengers vs. X-Men:
The series has featured cameos from various Avengers, and fans anticipate a larger conflict between the two teams. With Magneto’s actions leaving chaos in his wake, the Avengers may come to blows with the X-Men in Season 2.
