X-MEN ’97 Commercial Teases A Massive Mutant Universe With The Arrival Of X-Force, X-Factor, And More

Marvel has released an exciting commercial for X-Men ’97, and while it’s packed with plenty of action, the biggest takeaway is just how much larger the animated universe is becoming.

Rather than focusing solely on the core X-Men, the latest promo shines a spotlight on the growing network of mutant teams that play a role in the series. Fans get fresh looks at iconic X-Men characters from X-Force and X-Factor, while the commercial also teases the inclusion of characters and concepts inspired by teams from the decades of X-Men history.

The expansion feels like a natural evolution following the events of the first season. With the X-Men scattered and the mutant world facing new threats, it makes sense that multiple teams would emerge to tackle different missions. X-Force retains its black-ops edge under Cable’s leadership, while X-Factor steps into its familiar role as a government-backed mutant team, creating a fascinating contrast in philosophies and objectives.

What’s especially exciting is Marvel’s willingness to acknowledge the broader mutant mythology. Even brief glimpses of younger mutants and students evoke beloved eras like Generation X, and Grant Morrison’s New X-Men. Whether these groups receive major storylines or simply serve as world-building remains to be seen, but their inclusion reinforces the idea that X-Men ’97 isn’t just continuing the original animated series—it’s building a living, breathing mutant universe.

For longtime comic readers, these nods are a welcome reminder of just how expansive the X-Men franchise truly is. For newcomers, they hint that the series has plenty of room to grow beyond Xavier’s original team.

X-Men ‘97 is now streaming on Disney+.