Marvel showcased the first teaser for X-Men '97 Season 3 at New York Comic Con 2026, featuring surprise appearances from Deadpool and She-Hulk. The continuation of the animated series had previously been confirmed, but the new trailer offered a glimpse of additional characters joining the mutant ensemble.
Following the dramatic events of Season 2, the X-Men find themselves separated. The trailer depicts Deadpool and She-Hulk attending the wedding of Rogue and Gambit. The extent of their roles in the season remains unclear, with the possibility of brief cameos at the wedding ceremony.
Details about the overarching plot of X-Men '97 Season 3 are still sparse. Earlier at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, Marvel revealed clips showcasing the Brotherhood of Mutants, including Pyro, Avalanche, Toad, and Blob, painting "mutant freedom" on a building before being confronted by a patriotic-themed Sentinel. Mystique has been revealed as the leader of the Brotherhood following Magneto's death at the hands of Apocalypse in the previous season.
Executive Producer Brad Winderbaum indicated during the San Diego Comic-Con panel that animation for Season 3 was nearing completion while Season 2 was still airing. This, combined with the recent trailer, suggests a potential release for Season 3 sometime next year, though official confirmation from Marvel is pending.