X-Men ’97, a new animated series streaming on Disney Plus, has become the highest-ranked project in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a near-perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes. This remarkable achievement highlights the enduring fascination with the classic 1990s animated X-Men series and suggests that nostalgia and familiar characters resonate strongly with audiences.
Despite a tumultuous period for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with recent releases receiving mixed reviews from both critics and fans, X-Men ’97 stands out. It has defied expectations, achieving a critic score of 99 percent and an audience score of 95 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, surpassing most other MCU projects. For comparison, other notable shows like Loki and Echo hover around the 90 percent mark, while the recent release, The Marvels, scored significantly lower.
A Still From Marvel’s X-Men ’97 (Via IMDB)
This remarkable feat has solidified X-Men ’97 as one of the most critically acclaimed projects in Marvel’s history, even surpassing established hits like Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and Avengers: Endgame. The series joins a select group of exceptional Marvel projects, including Ms. Marvel, Spider-Man: No Way Home, and Avengers: Endgame, which have all received exceptionally high scores on Rotten Tomatoes.
The success of X-Men ’97 raises anticipation for future Marvel projects starring beloved characters like Deadpool and Wolverine. Although plans for an MCU adaptation of the X-Men are still in their nascent stages, the return of Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine has generated immense excitement. While it remains uncertain if the upcoming Deadpool film can reach the unprecedented scores of X-Men ’97, its potential to revitalize the MCU and provide a financial boost cannot be ignored.
