Cyclops (James Marsden) unleashes the full fury of his optic blasts in Avengers: Doomsda’.Image via Marvel Studios
X-Men fans are on top of the world right now, and it isn’t just due to the return of several beloved mutants later this year in Avengers: Doomsday. When the first cast members for Avengers: Doomsday were announced last year via an elaborate chair stunt, fans were stunned to see that long-time Fox X-Men stars like Patrick Stewart and James Marsden would return as their famous mutants in the 2026 Avengers team-up film. Earlier this year, Thunderbolts* director Jake Schreier also spilled the first details on the MCU’s live-action X-Men reboot film, confirming to Collider that Beef writers Lee Sung Jin and Joanna Calo are writing a new draft for the film. It’s unclear at this time when Marvel’s next X-Men movie will be released, but it likely won’t be anytime before Secret Wars.
There is another X-Men project coming soon, though, which will certainly help hold over fans who are waiting for a new X-Men movie. Just a few weeks ago, Marvel unleashed the first official trailer for X-Men ‘97 Season 2, confirming that the show will debut on July 1. Plenty of beloved mutants like Rogue, Magneto, and Cyclops are all confirmed to return to the show’s sophomore season, but one of the heroes will be seen even before then. The official Marvel Rivals X account posted a new teaser for Season 8.5 this afternoon, revealing that Cyclops is joining the fun on June 12. Marvel Rivals also showed off a brief gameplay trailer focused on Cyclops, and fans are already raving about his abilities. X-Men ‘97 Cyclops actor Ray Chase will voice the character in the video game.
Collider Exclusive · Marvel Personality Quiz Which MCU Hero Are You? Spider-Man · Daredevil · Iron Man · Punisher · Thor · Cap
Six heroes. One destiny. Answer 10 questions to discover which Marvel Cinematic Universe hero shares your personality, values, and fighting spirit. Will you swing, fly, or thunder your way to glory?
🕷️Spider-Man
😈Daredevil
🤖Iron Man
💀Punisher
⚡Thor
🛡️Cap
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What drives you to do what’s right? Choose the answer that feels most like you.
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It’s 2 AM. Where are you? Your answer says more about you than you’d think.
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How do you handle a villain who keeps escaping justice? Every hero has a method. What’s yours?
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How do you feel about keeping a secret identity? The mask — or the lack of one — says everything.
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You’ve lost someone important because of your heroism. How do you carry that? Every hero pays a price. The question is how they pay it.
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What’s your role when working with a team? Who you are under pressure is who you actually are.
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Where do you draw the line between justice and revenge? The answer defines what kind of hero you really are.
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When you’re not saving the world, what does life look like? The person behind the mask is always the more interesting story.
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What keeps you up at night? Fear is useful data — if you’re honest about what you’re actually afraid of.
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The battle is lost. You’re outnumbered, outgunned, and exhausted. What do you do? This is your tiebreaker — choose carefully.
Your Hero Has Been Identified Your MCU Hero Is…
Based on your answers, the Marvel hero who matches your spirit, values, and instincts has been revealed.
Queens, New York
🕷️ Spider-Man
You carry the weight of the world on shoulders that are younger than they should have to be — funny, loyal, and endlessly self-sacrificing.
You do the right thing not because it’s easy, but because no one else will.
You understand that responsibility isn’t a burden you choose — it’s one that finds you.
Whether it’s a neighbourhood mugging or a multiverse crisis, you show up.
Peter Parker’s lesson — that great power demands great responsibility — isn’t a slogan to you. It’s the code you live by, even when it costs you everything.
Hell’s Kitchen, New York
😈 Daredevil
You fight in the shadows between law and chaos, guided by a fierce moral compass that refuses to let the guilty walk free.
You use every tool available — your mind, your body, your faith — to protect those the system overlooks.
You’ve looked into the darkness and chosen not to become it, though the line has never been easy.
Matt Murdock’s duality — champion in the courtroom, devil in the alley — mirrors your own.
Relentless, conflicted, and unwilling to stop. That is exactly you.
Stark Industries, Malibu
🤖 Iron Man
Brilliant, driven, and occasionally insufferable — but always the person who solves the unsolvable problem.
You lead with your mind and back it up with resources, innovation, and a stubbornness that borders on heroic.
You started out looking out for yourself, but somewhere along the way the world became your responsibility.
Tony Stark’s arc — from ego to sacrifice — is your arc too.
You build, you plan, and when the moment comes, you’re willing to give everything. Because in the end, you’re Iron Man.
New York City
💀 The Punisher
You’ve been through fire that would break most people — and it did change you, completely. What’s left is unyielding, relentless, and operating by a code forged in grief.
You don’t ask for forgiveness, and you don’t expect gratitude.
You see a corrupt, broken world and you’ve decided to do something about it, consequences be damned.
Frank Castle’s war is born from love twisted by loss — and so is yours.
Uncompromising and unflinching — the world may not agree with your methods, but your conviction is absolute.
Asgard · Protector of the Nine Realms
⚡ Thor
Powerful, proud, and on a lifelong journey to become worthy of the legend you carry.
You lead with strength but have learned — sometimes painfully — that true greatness comes from humility and growth.
You’re larger than life, yet more vulnerable than you let on.
Thor’s story is one of transformation: from arrogant prince to worthy king, from isolated warrior to beloved protector.
You bring the storm when it’s needed — and the warmth when it matters just as much.
Brooklyn, New York · The Avengers
🛡️ Captain America
You believe in something bigger than yourself — and you fight for it even when the world has moved on and nobody else will.
You don’t bully the small guy, and you never stop when it gets hard.
Steve Rogers didn’t become a hero when he got the serum — he was always one. So were you.
Your strength isn’t in your fists; it’s in your refusal to compromise what’s right, no matter the cost.
In a world full of people taking the easy road, you’re the one who picks up the shield and stands up — every single time.
What Do We Know About ‘X-Men ’97’ Season 2?
There has been more than a two-year gap between seasons of X-Men ‘97, but Marvel Head of TV and Streaming Brad Winderbaum has confirmed that the show will course-correct after this, with the new plan being to air new seasons every year. After the ending of X-Men ‘97 Season 1, the X-Men are scattered across space and time, and they’ll have to work together to reunite back in their timeline in the 1990s. After the first season of X-Men ‘97 became the highest-rated Marvel project in history, it’s safe to say that the anticipation for Season 2 is through the roof.
Check out the first season of X-Men ‘97 on Disney Plus and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of the series.
