X-Men '97 Team Already Scripting Season 4 as EPs Tease Gambit's Fate

Marvel Animation is already deep into scripting X-Men '97 Season 4. This exciting news came straight from Executive Producers Larry Houston, Eric Lewald, and Julia Lewald. They were at the Season 2 world premiere at Tribeca, New York. It's a massive vote of confidence for a series that's been a smash hit since its debut.

The team gathered at Spring Studios, with voice actors Cal Dodd (Wolverine) and Lenore Zann (Rogue) also present. But the big topic was Season 2, which drops July 1st. Fans are still reeling from Season 1's jaw-dropping finale, particularly Gambit's apparent death.

Houston confirmed Gambit's fate "looms greatly" over Season 2. Rogue, his longtime partner, is still mourning. "Gambit has been such a core character to the X-Men," Houston added, acknowledging his 1990 comics debut and vital role in the animated series. Fans have high expectations for the follow-up.