# Wolverine’s Turn: ‘X-Men ’97’ Episode 5 Release Date, Time, and What to Expect

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Published: 2026-07-16  
Updated: 2026-07-16  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

After a heavy stretch of ancient-Egypt chaos and shattered alliances, *X-Men ’97* is finally giving fans a breather — and putting Wolverine front and center. Episode 5, “Weapon X, Lies, and DVDs,” is almost here. Here’s exactly when to tune in and what’s coming.

## X-Men ’97’- Release Details

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| Episode Title | “Weapon X, Lies, and DVDs” |
| Release Date | Wednesday, July 15, 2026 |
| Release Time | 12:00 a.m. PT / 3:00 a.m. ET |
| Platform | Disney+ |
| Season Length | 9 episodes total |

## Global Release Times

Like the rest of the season, Episode 5 drops simultaneously worldwide. Here’s how that breaks down across US time zones:

- **Hawaii:** 9:00 p.m. HST, Tuesday, July 14
- **Alaska:** 11:00 p.m. AKDT, Tuesday, July 14
- **West Coast:** 12:00 a.m. PT, Wednesday, July 15
- **Mountain Time:** 1:00 a.m. MT, Wednesday, July 15
- **Central Time:** 2:00 a.m. CT, Wednesday, July 15
- **East Coast:** 3:00 a.m. ET, Wednesday, July 15

## What’s the Episode About?

The official synopsis promises Wolverine and Morph teaming up with “a ragtag band of former enemies” to take down Weapon X’s newest deadly creation. It’s a notable tonal shift after Episode 4’s ancient-Egypt-set chaos involving Apocalypse and Rama-Tut, swapping world-ending stakes for something more personal and grounded in Wolverine’s past.

The setup traces directly back to Episode 4’s final scene, where Captain America and Black Widow hand Wolverine a classified Weapon X file — a clear signal that his history with the shadowy program is about to resurface. Given the Weapon X connection, fans are already speculating about which “former rivals” might show up, with names like Deadpool, Maverick, and Sabretooth floating around as likely candidates.

## A Season Built on Time-Hopping Chaos

Season 2 has spent much of its run scattering the X-Men across different eras while anti-mutant sentiment grows in their 1990s timeline. It’s a slower-burn structure than Season 1, with [X-Men ’97](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-Men_%2797_season_2) continuing to juggle Apocalypse as one of its central threats throughout the season.

The response so far has been overwhelmingly positive — Rotten Tomatoes has the season sitting at 100% from over two dozen critics, and Metacritic places it in “universal acclaim” territory, a rare feat for any animated revival.

For more release schedules and episode breakdowns, check out the latest entertainment coverage on [TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in).

## What’s Left in the Season?

After Episode 5, the season continues its weekly Wednesday cadence:

- **Episode 6, “Danger.exe”** — July 22
- **Episode 7, “Strange Land, Savage Heart”** — July 29
- **Episode 8, “The Dead Man’s Hand”** — August 5
- **Episode 9 (Finale), “Survival of the Fittest”** — August 12

[Video](https://www.youtube.com/embed/IG8A9ntUh8E?feature=oembed)

## FAQs

### **Q1: What time does X-Men ’97 Season 2 Episode 5 release?**

 It releases at 12:00 a.m. PT / 3:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, on Disney+.

### **Q2: How many episodes does X-Men ’97 Season 2 have in total?**

The season runs for nine episodes, wrapping up with the finale on August 12, 2026.