Image Credit: Bethesda
Forgot password
Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions to reset your password.
If you used Apple or Google to create your account, this process will create a password for your existing account.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Reset password instructions sent. If you have an account with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact support if the problem persists.

X-Men 97 Writer Accuses Marvel’s Cuts For Delay of Season 2

Beau DeMayo, the former showrunner of the animated series X-Men ’97, recently disclosed that his original plans for the second season finale involved the introduction of the powerful villain Onslaught and the iconic Age of Apocalypse storyline. However, he claims that changes required rewrites and reduced episode count.

Recommended Videos

DeMayo’s vision for the finale included the resolution of a season-long mystery culminating in Onslaught’s debut. Additionally, he planned a cliffhanger ending featuring Gambit rescuing Bishop from an alternate-timeline prison in the Age of Apocalypse while being pursued by a villainous Cyclops. According to DeMayo, the removal of this finale episode has necessitated extensive rewrites for the entire season, leading to a reported delay in its release until 2026.

But Marvel loves shooting themselves in the foot, especially with certain directors and execs pushing their backwards ‘we know better than the comics’ agenda.

Beau DeMayo

He was reportedly dismissed from his position ahead of the first season’s premiere, despite having completed scripts for the second season. The show’s third season is now being developed by Matthew Chauncey, a writer known for his work on What If…?

This news comes amidst reports of substantial delays in the release of X-Men ’97 Season 2, with the premiere potentially pushed back to 2026. While the exact reasons for these delays remain unclear, DeMayo claims that the extensive rewrites played a significant role.

DeMayo’s departure and the subsequent changes to the series have undoubtedly been the cause of some disruption, but that doesn’t mean the changes won’t be good. All we know is that there is a delay; nothing is concrete.

We also don’t know what the execs were thinking or why certain decisions needed to be made, but changes from execs often lead to a better show or movie. We just keep focusing on the ideas that don’t work. Some things work, and others don’t, but it’s too early to argue either way.


Attack of the Fanboy is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy
Author
Image of Jorge Aguilar
Jorge Aguilar
Aggy has worked for multiple sites as a writer and editor, and has been a managing editor for sites that have millions of views a month. He's been the Lead of Social Content for a site garnering millions of views a month, and co owns multiple successful social media channels, including a Gaming news TikTok, and a Facebook Fortnite page with over 600k followers. His work includes Dot Esports, Try Hard Guides, PC Invasion, Pro Game Guides, Android Police, N4G, WePC, Sportskeeda, and GFinity Esports. He has also published two games under Tales and is currently working on one with Choice of Games. He has written and illustrated a number of books, including for children, and has a comic under his belt. He writes about many things for Attack of the Fanboy.