X-Men '97: Season 4 (2028)
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A fourth season of the acclaimed animated revival, slated for 2028. X-Men '97: Season 4 is expected in 2028, as part of Phase Seven. Below is what we know so far and what to watch before it.
| Expected | 2028 |
|---|---|
| Phase | Phase Seven |
| Saga | Mutant Saga |
Why it matters in the MCU
Continues the animated X-Men story.
About X-Men '97: Season 4
Season 4 of X-Men '97 is planned to keep the animated revival on a yearly schedule after season 3 in 2027. Marvel hasn't announced any story details, cast changes, episode count or release date as of October 2026, so all that's known for sure is that it's in development. It will follow season 3, the first season made without creator Beau DeMayo.
Brad Winderbaum said in October 2025 that talks about seasons 4 and 5 had started, and Marvel has said it plans to release a season each year, with season 4 targeted for 2028. By May 2026, season 4 scripts were being written. The show is produced by Marvel Studios Animation, and Matthew Chauncey, a former What If...? writer, has led the writing since season 3.
Good to know
- It will be the second season written under Matthew Chauncey, who took over from creator Beau DeMayo.
- Marvel's stated plan is one season a year, which would put season 4 in 2028.
- Winderbaum confirmed in October 2025 that seasons 4 and 5 were already being discussed.
How to watch it
There's nothing to watch yet. The best preparation is to watch the first three seasons in order, since X-Men '97 is a serialized story that continues from X-Men: The Animated Series. No premiere date, episode count or plot has been confirmed yet.
Where to watch X-Men '97: Season 4
X-Men '97: Season 4 will stream on Disney+.
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X-Men '97: Season 4 FAQ
Is X-Men '97 season 4 confirmed?
Marvel has been developing it, with scripts being written by May 2026 and a 2028 release planned. No exact date has been announced.
How many seasons of X-Men '97 are planned?
Winderbaum said in October 2025 that talks for seasons 4 and 5 had started, but only seasons 1 to 3 had been formally announced at that point.
Can you skip X-Men '97: Season 4?
It isn’t out yet. We grade titles once they’re released.
When does X-Men '97: Season 4 come out?
X-Men '97: Season 4 is expected in 2028, but an exact date hasn’t been locked in yet.
How many episodes does X-Men '97: Season 4 have?
The episode count hasn’t been confirmed yet.