X-Men "97 Hid A Major MCU Cameo - Why [SPOILER] Appears
Warning: This article contains spoilers for X-Men '97 episode 5, "Remember It."
Summary
X-Men '97's episode 5 took inspiration from Marvel Comics' E is for Extinction storyline, which first released in 2001 and began Grant Morisson's X-Men run by establishing a new status quo for the X-Men and mutantkind as a whole. "Remember It" saw Magneto, Rogue and Gambit journey to Genosha to bring the mutant nation officially into the United Nations, but the mutant inhabitants of Genosha found themselves attacked by upgraded Sentinels, leading to utter catastrophe. While X-Men '97 episode 5 explored this tragic storyline, it may have established a clear connection to the mainline MCU, thanks to one shocking cameo.
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Related 10 X-Men The Animated Series Villains The MCU Should Use In Its Live-Action Movie X-Men: The Animated Series and X-Men '97 have included many powerful Marvel villains that would be brilliant to see adapted into the live-action MCU. Why The Watcher Appears In X-Men ’97 Episode 5 ![]()
Before the Sentinels attacked the citizens of Genosha in X-Men '97 episode 5, the dramatic and explosive events of the episode may have been foreshadowed by the appearance of the Watcher. This cosmic entity appears in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment shortly before Magneto and Rogue's beautiful dance sequence and Cable's appearance before his biological mother, Madelyne Pryor. In Marvel Comics and in the MCU's main continuity, the Watcher has been known to oversee world-changing and timeline-splitting events, so it makes sense that he'd appear in the skies above Genosha in the moments before the Sentinel's devastating attack on the mutant nation.
The Watcher’s Appearance Confirms X-Men ’97 Is Part Of The MCU’s Multiverse Close X-Men '97's Watcher displayed a different design to the iteration seen in the MCU's animated What If...? and I am Groot shows, but as the Watcher is able to peer across the multiverse, it's possible this could be the same version. Jeffrey Wright has voiced the Watcher in the MCU since 2021's What If...? season 1, though the character didn't speak any words in X-Men '97's episode 5. Nevertheless, the appearance of the Watcher in X-Men '97 proves that there are clear connections between the animated series and the MCU proper, which creates the opportunity for some exciting future storylines.
Back in February 2024, X-Men '97 creator Beau DeMayo stated the series is not canon to the MCU (via X). However, the Watcher's appearance in X-Men '97 episode 5 hints at more concrete connections being established, which could bring this version of the X-Men into the mainline MCU, perhaps in a multiversal crossover project such as Deadpool & Wolverine or Avengers: Secret Wars. The fact that the Watcher appeared in the lead-up to sheer catastrophe in X-Men '97 episode 5 teases the series' existence in the MCU's multiverse, and could hint at even more cameos popping up in future episodes.
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X-Men '97 AnimationAdventureActionSuperhero X-Men '97 is the direct continuation of the popular 1990s animated series X-Men: The Animated Series. Taking up where the third season left off, Marvel's revival brings back famous mutants such as Wolverine, Storm, Rogue, Gambit, Cyclops, Beast, Magneto, and Nightcrawler, who fight villains like Mr. Sinister, the Sentinels, and the Hellfire Club.
Release Date March 20, 2024 Streaming Service(s) Disney+ Franchise(s) X-Men
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Summary
- X-Men '97 episode 5 marked catastrophe for mutantkind in its adaptation of Marvel Comics' E is for Extinction storyline.
- X-Men '97 episode 5 featured a major cameo appearance from one of the MCU's most powerful cosmic figures.
- X-Men '97's cameo appearance creates stronger connections to the main continuity of the MCU, perhaps making future crossovers more likely.
X-Men '97's episode 5 took inspiration from Marvel Comics' E is for Extinction storyline, which first released in 2001 and began Grant Morisson's X-Men run by establishing a new status quo for the X-Men and mutantkind as a whole. "Remember It" saw Magneto, Rogue and Gambit journey to Genosha to bring the mutant nation officially into the United Nations, but the mutant inhabitants of Genosha found themselves attacked by upgraded Sentinels, leading to utter catastrophe. While X-Men '97 episode 5 explored this tragic storyline, it may have established a clear connection to the mainline MCU, thanks to one shocking cameo.
Your browser does not support the video tag.
Related 10 X-Men The Animated Series Villains The MCU Should Use In Its Live-Action Movie X-Men: The Animated Series and X-Men '97 have included many powerful Marvel villains that would be brilliant to see adapted into the live-action MCU. Why The Watcher Appears In X-Men ’97 Episode 5 
Before the Sentinels attacked the citizens of Genosha in X-Men '97 episode 5, the dramatic and explosive events of the episode may have been foreshadowed by the appearance of the Watcher. This cosmic entity appears in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment shortly before Magneto and Rogue's beautiful dance sequence and Cable's appearance before his biological mother, Madelyne Pryor. In Marvel Comics and in the MCU's main continuity, the Watcher has been known to oversee world-changing and timeline-splitting events, so it makes sense that he'd appear in the skies above Genosha in the moments before the Sentinel's devastating attack on the mutant nation. The Watcher’s Appearance Confirms X-Men ’97 Is Part Of The MCU’s Multiverse Close X-Men '97's Watcher displayed a different design to the iteration seen in the MCU's animated What If...? and I am Groot shows, but as the Watcher is able to peer across the multiverse, it's possible this could be the same version. Jeffrey Wright has voiced the Watcher in the MCU since 2021's What If...? season 1, though the character didn't speak any words in X-Men '97's episode 5. Nevertheless, the appearance of the Watcher in X-Men '97 proves that there are clear connections between the animated series and the MCU proper, which creates the opportunity for some exciting future storylines.
Back in February 2024, X-Men '97 creator Beau DeMayo stated the series is not canon to the MCU (via X). However, the Watcher's appearance in X-Men '97 episode 5 hints at more concrete connections being established, which could bring this version of the X-Men into the mainline MCU, perhaps in a multiversal crossover project such as Deadpool & Wolverine or Avengers: Secret Wars. The fact that the Watcher appeared in the lead-up to sheer catastrophe in X-Men '97 episode 5 teases the series' existence in the MCU's multiverse, and could hint at even more cameos popping up in future episodes.
X-Men '97 AnimationAdventureActionSuperhero X-Men '97 is the direct continuation of the popular 1990s animated series X-Men: The Animated Series. Taking up where the third season left off, Marvel's revival brings back famous mutants such as Wolverine, Storm, Rogue, Gambit, Cyclops, Beast, Magneto, and Nightcrawler, who fight villains like Mr. Sinister, the Sentinels, and the Hellfire Club.Release Date March 20, 2024 Streaming Service(s) Disney+ Franchise(s) X-Men
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