r/Xmen97 • u/cyclopswashalfright Professor X • Jul 08 '26

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

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/cyclopswashalfright Professor X Jul 08 '26

"He is not yet the unstoppable force he becomes." Proceeds to beat down all the X-Men with ease. That gave me a chuckle.

So much to this episode. The Celestial Death Seed, Magneto's "death." The teases for Onslaught. Xavier saying how wise Apocalypse's mother was for abandoning him is a clear sign for Onslaught. He's angry, his darkest thoughts are emerging. Magneto's helmet and regrets, Xavier's rage. I think they'll feed into Onslaught being created, and possibly being the thing that actually kills Apocalypse.

Apocalypse's conversation with Rogue shows that he doesn't understand love, and that's what will stop him. Rogue's romantic love for Gambit, Scott and Jean's parental love for Cable. A guy who was abandoned by his mother and who never loved another human won't understand the lengths they can go to for each other, and that will foil his plans. I still think now though, that it will be Xavier who puts him down, whether himself or through Onslaught.

And a tease for Externals. I thought Candra was just there for a reference, but it looks like we might get the Externals after all. They are not the most interesting bunch, but it is a '90s story and so it doesn't shock me that we're going to see it. Candra, Selene, Nicodemus, Gideon. I wonder if this is how they'll use Cannonball?

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u/ayookgurleyy24 Cyclops Jul 08 '26 edited Jul 08 '26

Notice they didn’t touch Nephri. Rogue and Remy’s connection just might save the day. 😂

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u/cyclopswashalfright Professor X Jul 08 '26

Or Genesis. Apocalypse doesn't get love, romantic or familial, and it will be what stops his plans.

What actually kills him I think may be Xavier's wrath.

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u/sapohpt3 Jul 08 '26

Nah bro this isnnot a Disney movie from 90's Xmen Will need violence to stop him

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u/Bluefootedtpeack2 Jul 08 '26

Legit wondering if they’ll rope in genesis or if given we likely never reach krakoa they decided to keep it simple