Summary
The firstX-Men ‘97trailer has arrived, and it received largely positive reviews from fans. However, the trailer contains an unexpectedSpider-Maneaster egg that has upset some fans.
TheX-Men'97trailer provides the first look at the series, which picks up after the conclusion of theX-Menanimated series. It will continue the adventures of Cyclops, Jean Grey, Wolverine, and their fellow mutants following the death of Professor X. Marvel Studios is involved in the production along with executive producers Brad Winderbaum and Kevin Feige. WhileDoctor Strange 2andMs. Marvelnodded toward theX-Mencartoon,X-Men ‘97will stand alone rather than directly connecting to the MCU.
InMarvel’sX-Men ‘97trailer, fans spotted a Daily Bugle newspaper flying by with an article asking if Spider-Man is a mutant. However, his name is missing the iconic hyphen, spelled “Spiderman.” This omission surprised some fans, with @AllThingsMARVLtweeting, “Where is the hyphen[?] RESPECT THE HYPHEN!” The showrunners likely intended this Easter Egg as a tribute and reference to Spider-Man’s presence in their universe. Still, some fans take the missing hyphen as a slight against the canonical name. Reddit userVariousVarietiesprovided a humorous explanation for the absent hyphen, noting the history of Spider-Man and J. Jonah Jameson. “you may tell that The Daily Bugle hates ‘Spiderman’ because they missed out the hyphen,” they said. Another Reddit user linked theRespectTheHyphensub-Reddit, a page to point out instances where people forgot to include the hyphen in Spider-Man’s name.
TheX-Men ‘97trailer arrives after years of fans eagerly awaiting the return of this beloved animated series that originally aired from 1992-1997. With Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox properties likeX-MenandFantastic Four, the possibilities opened up for revivals like this. The trailer capitalizes on the nostalgia and passion of fans of the original show. WhiletheSpider-Maneaster egghas ruffled some feathers, the trailer has garnered enthusiasm. The references to the iconic 1990s show and the updated animation style have created significant excitement for the revival series that debuts exclusively on Disney Plus. For many, X-Men was a definitive part of their childhood, laying the groundwork for the modern superhero genre.
This debate highlights the highexpectations fans have forX-Men ‘97. However, such Easter eggs have become commonplace in modern superhero films and shows. The references are likely meant to reward eagle-eyed fans while allowing room for the series to expand its scope. As long as the show stays focused on delivering a thrilling continuation of the X-Men’s adventures, a smallSpider-Mantease should not cause serious concern.
Fortunately, fans are seemingly taking the missing Spider-Man hyphen in good stride, and some even wonder if the Easter egg means the wall-crawler could appear inX-Men ‘97. Regardless, fans are excited to see new X-Men content and will likely await more news about the anticipated Marvel Studios series in the coming weeks.
X-Men'97will be released on Disney Plus on May 28, 2025.
X-Men ‘97
The animated X-Men team returns in the Disney Plus reboot, X-Men ‘97. With Professor X gone, Cyclops, Wolverine, Jean Grey, and the rest of the mutants find themselves under the leadership of Magneto and facing a new threat. X-Men ‘97 is the first project under the newly created Marvel Animation banner.
