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Major Spoilers follow forX-Men ‘97!
Well, that was quite the ending!We imagine you have a lot of questions regarding the popular Disney+ show’s finale. Beau DeMayo’s animated series certainly went out with a bang in the final episode of its first season, titledTolerance Is Extinction – Part 3.
Marvel put a great finish to the first season ofX-Men ‘97, laying the groundwork for an exciting future for the revived mutant series and raising the stakes significantly for the live-actionX-Menfilms in the MCU.
Even though the X-Men saved the planet once again and maybe even partially restored humanity’s faith in them, this was not a happy ending, and many questions remain for the already-confirmed second season ofX-Men ‘97.
Amidst all this, Nightcrawler gave no quarter, relentlessly hitting Bastien with his teammates’ attacks by teleporting him! However, fans were concerned about his “life” while he was fighting Bastion.
X-Men ‘97Recap: A Time-Hopping Adventure with Nightcrawler, Cyclops & Clan Askani
Season 1 ofBeau DeMayo’sX-Men ‘97kicked off with a bang as Magneto made his long-awaited return after Xavier convinced him to be a hero once again. But as the rock’s gravity drives were destroyed, Bastion met his demise, and the base disappeared in what seemed like an implosion—or could it be a wormhole?
X-Men ‘97 Perfectly Sets Up Avengers vs X-Men Storyline in Season 1 Finale – What Are The Magneto Protocols?
Clues were subtly seeded out throughout the season, which suggested this event was no accident.
Meanwhile, Rogue and Nightcrawler found themselves in 3000 B.C., where they enlisted the help of Magneto to fend off attackers and save a mysterious stranger, En Sabah Nur (the early incarnation of Apocalypse). This twist hinted at a reinterpretation of the villain’s origin story, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.
But the surprises didn’t stop there. Cyclops and Jean were sent to the future in 3960 A.D., where they encountered Clan Askani, throwing a whole new set of challenges their way.Amidst all the excitement and time-traveling shenanigans, fans couldn’t help but worry for Nightcrawler’s safety as he went head-to-head with Bastion. The tension was palpable, and it felt like their “lungs were robbed”of air with each passing moment.
Here are a few comments via X:
The whole time Nightcrawler was throwing hands with Bastion my lungs were robbed of air because I was worried for his life…pic.twitter.com/U6eq6G0q4v
— Ernie Carothers: (blerdwithoutfear on Threads) (@BlerdMinusFear)June 13, 2025
https://twitter.com/austin_medz/status/1790699076075315309?t=ny8CrzO7-9WLqGLqvbO4WQ&s=19
I actually swore at the TV lol
— Comic Book Herald (@ComicBookHerald)August 12, 2025
https://twitter.com/LittleTimmy6609/status/1790942127553163502
Honestly, I was legit like “no they’re not doing THIS”.
— A.J. Carey – Bots Are Just Electric Sheep (@AJC_DoesItAll)August 01, 2025
As soon as he grabbed him I thought it was OVERpic.twitter.com/WLBqNcdE5i
— Unburdened By What Has Been (@TheRealAMcB)June 07, 2025
Having said that, fans can find relief since their fan-favorite character actually didn’t die. The first season’s central themes of trauma and unity were expertly brought full circle in the finale,which was a fitting conclusion.
The Voice Actor Discussed Gambit’s Death InX-Men ‘97
Even thoughX-Men ‘97has been highly praised, the show suffered a great blow when one of the fan-favorite characters, Remy LeBeau (Gambit), was killed in theRemember Itepisode ofX-Men ‘97.The character is voiced byA. J. LoCascioinX-Men ‘97.
Although Gambit’s death was anoble and heroic sacrifice, the fans, who had only recently grown accustomed to seeing their favorite character again, did not find it acceptable.As a result, a number of theories explaining how the series might be able to bring him back have been circulating on the internet.
X-Men ‘97: Onslaught is Inevitable But Beau DeMayo’s Departure is Bad News for Season 2 for More Than One Reason
Chris Potter, who played Gambit’s original voice inX-Men: The Animated Series, said that although he issaddened by thecharacter’s demise, only Cable has the power to bring him back. AndPotter revealed his own theory—or possibly a spoiler—about how the series can bring Remy LeBeau back while speaking at the Calgary Expo 2024 (viaAgents of Fandom).
“They told me I’d be playing a new character. I said, ‘What do you mean? I’m Gambit.’ They said, ‘Not anymore, we’re killing him off in episode 3. You’re going to be Cable now.’ Now, as it turns out, Cable is the only one who can bring Gambit back.”
Last month, in an interview withScreen Rant, Jake Castorena, the head director and supervising producer ofX-Men ‘97, stated that Gambit and Magneto were dead and would not be returning in any capacity.
Anyway, asX-Men ‘97continues to weave a complex and thrilling narrative with twists and turns around every corner, we can’t wait to see where the story takes us next!
X-Men ‘97is now available on Disney+.
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