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Have you ever felt so desperate and excited, eagerly waiting for updates on your favorite show, only to be met with news that sends your heart racing—for all the wrong reasons? Beau DeMayo’s recent remarks on the highly anticipatedX-Men ‘97series have left fans feeling uneasy about what’s to come in Season 2.
The showrunner’s remarks have reinforced some of our worst fears, and it seems that not even the support of fans can alter the course that the series is heading.DeMayo’s disheartening statement via X, in which he hinted at a“five-season plan”for the show, has raised concerns about the future of the popularX-Menseries.
With his departure from Marvel Studios and Disney+ before the series premiere, it appears that some considerable changes are in store for the impending seasons.
Beau DeMayo’s ‘Five-Season Plan’: The Future ofX-Men ‘97‘as We Know It?
Beau DeMayo’s recent comments regardingX-Men ‘97have confirmed our worst fears regarding the highly anticipated Season 2… or maybe Season 3, 4, or 5.
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It’s a buzzkill, no doubt, when he revealed a five-season vision and then, with a heavy heart, admitted his departure following a shocking dismissal by Marvel Studios and Disney+. DeMayo took toXwith a cryptic message,leaving fans with morequestions than answers.
While DeMayo’s silence on the specifics of his plans forX-Men ’97leaves much to the imagination, his words have raised concerns among those who had hoped for a faithful adaptation of the comic book series. The show appears to be taking a different turn than expected, and it remains to be seen how viewers will react.
In this tempest of speculation and anticipation, which, to be honest, feels a bit unsettling, let us look at a few comments from fans:
😭 you need to come back!!!
— Jason Anthony (@MrJasonAnthony)June 17, 2025
Bro you got the upper hand now. Put the conditions to Disney and marvel and finish this masterpiece
— Francesco 🇪🇨🇺🇸🇮🇹🇪🇺 (@Francesco0996)Jun 09, 2025
5 seasons? After season 2, would you be willing to share where your vision was heading? (Truly sad, you’re not involved in the entire project!) This has been such a masterpiece, and now I’m dying to know more! 🙏🙏🙏pic.twitter.com/HiBkPLaqBs
— Nathan J (@ImmaVibe85)August 16, 2025
They need to rehire you asap, it’s insane how good this show is right now
— nuts (@Mikiemight)July 18, 2025
You did an amazing job Beau, I’ve never enjoyed an animated series like I enjoyed this one!!🫶🫶
— The Peak of human evolution (The Peak 4MVS) (@nino42435489)June 29, 2025
Man… that sucks to hear. I really hope they reconsider because what you and the team have done with this show is just incredibly amazing 🥹🙏🏻
— alba (@albator)June 10, 2025
While fan support can certainly influence a series’ success, it appears that DeMayo’s firing and cryptic remarks have set the stage for a potentially difficult road ahead. His departure has left many wondering if the show will be able to live up to itspotential without himat the helm. With no word from any of the cast members, it is unclear what the future holds forX-Men ’97.
X-Men ‘97: Dissecting Beau DeMayo’s Controversial Departure
Beau DeMayo was going through a particularly hectic period at Marvel Studios earlier in March. The writer-producer was getting ready for the premiere ofX-Men ‘97, the Disney+ series he developed as a revival of cult favorite Fox Kids program,X-Men: The Animated Series(1992–1997).
Also, he had wrapped up his writing forX-Men ’97’ssecond season, was arranging press, and was preparing to go to the show’s March Hollywood premiere, we learned fromTHR. He was even kicking around ideas for a third season with his teammates.
Marvel and DeMayo, however, abruptlycalled it quitslater that month. The cast and crew were notified that he was no longer working on the project, and his company email was disabled. DeMayoremoved his Instagramaccount, which was once a source ofX-Mennews.
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Anyway, fans are sticking with the show in the hopes that it can still live up to the hype, even in the face of disappointment. However, with DeMayo’s mysterious departure and no word from the actors involved, it seems that the future of X-Men ‘97 remains a conundrum.
We also can’t deny the fact that, without his leadership, the series may struggle to live up to its potential.The first two episodes ofX-Men ’97debuted on July 15, 2025. Up until May 15, the remaining ten episodes of the first season will be released every week.
X-Men ’97is streaming on Disney +.
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