# X-Men ’97 Season 2 Episode 8: A Ghost From The Past Is Coming For The Team

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Published: 2026-08-03  
Updated: 2026-08-03  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Mutant fans, mark your calendars — the wait is almost over. **X-Men ’97** Season 2 rolls into its penultimate chapter this week, and “The Dead Man’s Hand” promises to be the moodiest episode yet.

## When Does It Drop?

Episode 8, titled “The Dead Man’s Hand,” premieres on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, streaming exclusively on Disney+New episodes drop at midnight Pacific, which is 3 a.m. Eastern and 8 a.m. British Summer Time.

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| Episode Title | The Dead Man’s Hand |
| Release Date | Wednesday, August 5, 2026 |
| Release Time (PT) | 12:00 a.m. |
| Release Time (ET) | 3:00 a.m. |
| Platform | Disney+ |
| Episodes Left | 2 (incl. finale) |
| Finale Title | Survival of the Fittest (Aug 12) |

## What Happens In “The Dead Man’s Hand”?

The X-Men resolve the hostage crisis in the Savage Land in this episode, which follows on from “Strange Land, Savage Heart.”Colossus rejoins the team, while X-Force, Jubilee, and Cable uncover what appears to be Apocalypse’s skeleton beneath the Parthenon.

![X-Men '97](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/xmxmx-1024x576.webp)

Gambit’s fate remains one of the season’s biggest cliffhangers. A burned Queen of Hearts card ties the mystery to the Horseman of Death, keeping fan theories burning hotter than ever.

## The Bigger Picture

Episode 7 sent the team hurtling into the Savage Land, and with only the finale left after this, threads are converging fast. The good news for loyal fans: the show isn’t going anywhere soon, since a third season is already locked in.

X-Men ’97 revives the beloved 1990s [X-Men animated series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-Men:_The_Animated_Series), giving original characters and voice actors a fresh, modern arc while staying true to the comics’ spirit.

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## FAQs

### **Q1. What time does X-Men ’97 Season 2 Episode 8 release?**

 It drops at 12 a.m. PT / 3 a.m. ET on August 5, 2026, exclusively on Disney+.

### **Q2. How many episodes are left after Episode 8?**

 Just one — the season finale, “Survival of the Fittest,” airs August 12, 2026.