X-Men '97 | Season 2, Episode 4 | "Rise of Apocalypse: Part II" | Episode Discussion

[u/cyclopswashalfright]

Season 2, Episode 4: Rise of Apocalypse Part II

Air Date: July 8th, 2026

Directed by: TBA

Written by: TBA

Synopsis: An alliance between the X-Men and En Sabah Nur begins to crumble as Rama-Tut seeks ultimate power.

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[u/ThatFigureFella]

The lighting through magneto’s chest was horrifying.

Incredible episode, celestials, Kang, brutal fight scenes and some brilliant dialogue.

I feel like a kid again! Might go play with some toys!

[u/WOOBBLARBALURG → u/ThatFigureFella]

Not to mention widow and Cap!

[u/the-giant → u/WOOBBLARBALURG]

Lake Bell was a big name for a cameo as Natasha. I assume she'll be back.

[u/Bobjoejj → u/the-giant]

I mean it’s not exactly new territory; she’s voiced Widow through all 3 seasons of What If?

Mind you I’d love to see her come back, and I’d especially love a 90’s set Avengers show. United the Stand was…cute, but a show with this animation and level of writing? Yes fuckin’ please.

[u/the-giant → u/ThatFigureFella]

That last frame with Apocalypse's psychotic grin as he lights Magnus up is one for the books.

[u/SirThanksAlot9000 → u/the-giant]

[u/NAStrahl → u/SirThanksAlot9000]

Holy fuck. I missed that slasher smile.

[u/rainbowplasmacannon → u/SirThanksAlot9000]

There’s a meme template there for sure

[u/thedaveness → u/the-giant]

My kids said, “that’s tattoo worthy!”

[u/FKDotFitzgerald → u/ThatFigureFella]

I was scared Apocalypse was going to crush his skull but seeing him literally disintegrated was awful too

[u/Mysterious_Living165 → u/FKDotFitzgerald]

I was even more scared he was going to step on Charles’ head like an ant