Two iconic Marvel characters were just teased in the new intro for X-Men ’97. The second season of the popular series is currently streaming on Disney+.
What two Marvel characters are teased in the new X-Men ’97 intro?
The new X-Men ’97 intro recently teased X-Force characters Shatterstar and Domino, who may appear in the Disney+ animated TV series. Interestingly, both characters were present in Ryan Reynolds’ 2018 movie Deadpool 2 as members of his X-Force team.
While Shatterstar and Domino did not physically appear in the X-Men ’97 new X-Men ’97 Season 2, Episode 2 intro, a few Easter Eggs hint at their possible involvement. The intro clip features a brief moment of background shots. They offer a glimpse of Shatterstar’s signature dual swords and Domino’s tactical equipment.
The new intro is part of the Season 2 storyline, introducing X-Force. It’s the iconic spin-off group of the X-Men, first introduced in the 1990s.
As for Shatterstar and Domino, they are both part of Cable’s original X-Force team in Marvel comics. Domino acts as a dependable field leader, using her powers of manipulating luck. Shatterstar is a brave warrior from Mojoworld, fighting with his signature dual swords. He remains on the frontline against lethal threats.
Their apparent references in the Episode 2 intro may remind viewers of their appearances in 2018’s Deadpool 2. In that movie, however, they didn’t last long on the big screen while being in the X-Force.
Speaking more of X-Men ’97 Season 2, its plot features the main characters dispersed across time, in two teams. While one squad is in 3,000 BC, the other is in 3960 AD. Each of the first three episodes features a unique opening sequence highlighting the characters central to that episode.
X-Men ’97 Season 2 Episode 4 will arrive on July 8, 2026, on Disney+.
Originally reported by Mintu Kumar Tomar on SuperHeroHype.com.
