X-MEN '97's Rotten Tomatoes Score Has Been Revealed And It Sets A New Marvel Studios Record

X-MEN '97's Rotten Tomatoes Score Has Been Revealed And It Sets A New Marvel Studios Record

The review embargo for X-Men '97 lifted a little earlier today, and that's led to an unprecedented Rotten Tomatoes score for a Marvel Studios title. You can find more details on that after the jump...

By JoshWilding - Mar 20, 2024 03:03 PM EST
Filed Under: X-Men '97

The reviews are in for X-Men '97 and Marvel Studios has a new highest-rated title on Rotten Tomatoes. As we write this, more than two dozen verdicts have been counted, and the X-Men: The Animated Series has a perfect 100% score! 

It's since been "Certified Fresh" and, while it's certainly possible someone will chime in with a negative verdict in the coming weeks, this is a fantastic start for the Marvel Animation project. 

The Critics Consensus reads, "Pulling off the x-traordinary feat of staying true to its beloved predecessor while charting a path forward for the franchise, X-Men '97 is simply x-cellent."

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Those are some impressive puns, but they summarise the show's strengths nicely. In our review earlier today, we concluded by saying, "A triumphant return for X-Men: The Animated Series, X-Men '97 is an eXtraordinary epic which, while a little overreliant on nostalgia, should satisfy fans of the original show and serve as an eXcellent entry point for newcomers."

Did you enjoy the first two episodes of X-Men '97?

"X-Men '97 revisits the iconic era of the 1990s as The X-Men, a band of mutants who use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them, are challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future," reads a brief synopsis. 

Cal Dodd (Wolverine), Alison Sealy-Smith (Storm), George Buza (Beast), Adrian Hough (Nightcrawler), Lenore Zann (Rogue), and Chris Britton (Mister Sinister) will all reprise their X-Men: The Animated Series roles in X-Men '97.

However, Catherine Disher, the original Jean Grey, is now voicing Dr. Valerie Cooper. Chris Potter, the original Gambit, is now playing Cable. Lawrence Bayne, the original Cable, is now playing X-Cutioner. Ron Rubin, the original Morph, is now playing President Robert Edward Kelly. Alyson Court, the original Jubilee, will take on the role of Abscissa.

Ray Chase is the new Cyclops, and he'll be joined by Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey, AJ LoCascio as Gambit, Holly Chou as Jubilee, JP Karliak as Morph, Isaac Robinson-Smith as Bishop, Matthew Waterson as Magneto, Ross Marquand as Professor X, Giu Augustini as Sunspot, Gil Birmingham as Forge, and Eric Bauza as the Sentinels. 

The first two episodes of X-Men '97 are now streaming on Disney+ with new instalments following weekly.

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TheVandalore
TheVandalore - 3/20/2024, 3:57 PM
Right on! It deserves it.
TheVandalore
TheVandalore - 3/20/2024, 3:58 PM
@DankMan - User Comment Image

Here you go. This is my avatar. The old conversation got deleted so I figured I'd just tag you.
Taonrey
Taonrey - 3/20/2024, 4:15 PM
@TheVandalore - Eiza for Wonder Woman is definitely a choice
CoHost
CoHost - 3/20/2024, 4:24 PM
@Taonrey - She can't act.
TheVandalore
TheVandalore - 3/20/2024, 4:36 PM
@Taonrey - I didn't make the image. I honestly don't even know who she is. I just liked the vibe.
jst5
jst5 - 3/20/2024, 5:59 PM
@TheVandalore - Agree...so far it's like the 90's show never went away.You learning yet Marvel/Disney?
Taonrey
Taonrey - 3/20/2024, 6:30 PM
@CoHost - girl is almost as bad as Gal. Swear comic book casting for women are never good. Dudes go off looks and that’s it. Hollywood is full of beautiful actresses who can act, We should never be in a universe where Gal or Eiza are casted as the big screen Diana Prince.
Taonrey
Taonrey - 3/20/2024, 6:30 PM
@TheVandalore - ahh makes sense, I actually do like the suit.
DankMan
DankMan - 3/21/2024, 12:12 AM
@Taonrey - True that, and honestly we can get someone better than Ackles as batman too
GhostDog
GhostDog - 3/20/2024, 4:00 PM
Well deserved.
tmp3
tmp3 - 3/20/2024, 4:03 PM
Really fun start
Doomsday8888
Doomsday8888 - 3/20/2024, 4:06 PM
Gonna be honest, i was skeptical, maybe even a lot but damn...shit was absolute kino, yo.

Totally won me over, the humour was absolutely there! Which is important just as much as the voices!
But the storyline? The themes? Phew lad.

Idgaf what the writer did in his personal time on onlyfans or some shit but he nailed it here, firing him could've been a mistake.
SonOfAGif
SonOfAGif - 3/20/2024, 5:40 PM
@Doomsday8888 - He was motorboating some booties but he delivered a mean product.
Dotanuki
Dotanuki - 3/20/2024, 6:15 PM
@SonOfAGif - that’s how he derives his strength.
cubrn
cubrn - 3/20/2024, 4:09 PM
BuT iTz JuSt WoKe NoStAlGiA bAiT
DarthAlgar
DarthAlgar - 3/20/2024, 4:18 PM
@cubrn - Remove head from sphincter then comment.
cubrn
cubrn - 3/20/2024, 4:43 PM
@DarthAlgar - let me help you find your micropenis, I’ll bring the magnifying glass
DarthAlgar
DarthAlgar - 3/20/2024, 6:09 PM
@cubrn - That's just your subtle way of saying you want to see my dick. 😂😂
MyCoolYoung
MyCoolYoung - 3/20/2024, 4:10 PM
I didn’t even know this was officially out. Good to hear people liking it. I’ll be watching hopefully sooner than later
Odekahn
Odekahn - 3/20/2024, 4:13 PM
It’s good stuff. I really enjoyed it and can’t wait to see more!
micvalpro
micvalpro - 3/20/2024, 4:13 PM
First episode was fine but the second episode really sets the tone. Only problem I have is with the jerky animation. The art style is pretty but it feels like it limits the animation. You can tell they make more of an effort in the big fight scenes. I dunno I have to get used to it. It reminds me of the animation from the animaniacs/tiny toons reboots.
The new guy playing Cyclops is so good!
Wolverine sounds off. Hes missing that whisperiness quality it used to have. I know aging is a thing but just sounds like the magic is missing in his voice.
Can’t wait to see more.
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