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.
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, giving original characters and voice actors a fresh, modern arc while staying true to the comics’ spirit.
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