‘X-Men ’97 Season’ 2 Episode 7 Release Date and Time: The Team Is Sent Into the Savage Land and Fans Can’t Wait

The mutant squad is heading somewhere fans of the original ’90s cartoon know all too well, and the wait for the next chapter is almost over. ‘X-Men ’97‘ has kept its Wednesday release rhythm going strong, and the show’s seventh outing of season two is arriving with a title that immediately sent longtime viewers into speculation mode.

Marvel Animation has been steadily rolling out episodes since the season premiere, and this new installment continues the momentum with a location that carries serious nostalgia for fans of the original series.

‘X-Men ’97’ Season 2 Episode 7 Release Date and Time

‘X-Men ’97’ season 2 episode 7, titled ‘Strange Land, Savage Heart,’ is set to premiere on July 29, 2026. The episode follows the show’s now familiar weekly cadence, with new chapters dropping every Wednesday since the season kicked off.

As for exact timing, the new episode drops at midnight Pacific time, which translates to 3 a.m. Eastern. For viewers across the pond, that works out to 8 a.m. British Summer Time in the UK. Fans in other regions will want to double check a time zone converter to lock in their exact viewing window.

‘X-Men ’97’ remains exclusive to Disney Plus subscribers, so anyone hoping to catch the Savage Land adventure will need an active subscription ready to go before the clock strikes midnight.

“Strange Land, Savage Heart” Plot Details

The episode title alone has been enough to get the fandom buzzing, and for good reason. ‘Strange Land, Savage Heart’ seemingly confirms that the X-Men will visit the Savage Land, a region with deep roots in the franchise’s animated history.

The official synopsis teases that the X-Men travel to the Savage Land and are surprised to encounter a familiar face, though Marvel has kept the identity of that mystery character firmly under wraps for now. That kind of vague teaser has become something of a tradition for this show, and it has fans combing through old comic arcs trying to guess who might be waiting for the team.

This will not be the franchise’s first trip to this jungle setting. The original ‘X-Men: The Animated Series’ sent the team to the Savage Land in the season two finale ‘Reunion,’ where they rescued Professor Xavier, Magneto, and Jean Grey after being captured by Mister Sinister and the Nasty Boys. The team returned there again in the season three two parter ‘Savage Land, Strange Heart’ to save Storm after Sauron kidnapped her to feed off her mutant energy. Given that pattern, longtime viewers are treating the callback title as a deliberate wink rather than a coincidence.

‘X-Men ’97’ Season 2 Episode Schedule and Episode Count

Season two has moved at a brisk pace compared to its predecessor. This batch of episodes is a touch shorter than the first season, coming in at nine episodes total, compared to the ten episodes that made up 2024’s opening season.

Looking ahead, the road to the finale is short but eventful. Episode 8, titled ‘The Dead Man’s Hand,’ is scheduled for August 5, 2026, followed by episode 9, ‘Survival of the Fittest,’ on August 12, 2026.

According to episode breakdowns, ‘The Dead Man’s Hand’ will see the X-Men confront a ghost from their past, while ‘Survival of the Fittest’ pushes the team to the limit when their past comes back to haunt them in what is being treated as the season finale.

It is worth remembering how this season got started too. Marvel Studios confirmed the first three episodes released together on July 1, with individual new episodes following every Wednesday after that. That front loaded premiere gave fans a hefty binge to start the season before settling into the weekly wait that has carried through to ‘Strange Land, Savage Heart.’

Voice Cast and Where to Watch

The animated revival has held onto much of its beloved original cast, which continues to be a major selling point for longtime fans. The returning voice cast includes Ray Chase, Jennifer Hale, Alison Sealy-Smith, Cal Dodd, Lenore Zann, and George Buza, among others.

Those familiar voices are a big part of why ‘X-Men ’97’ has resonated so strongly with viewers who grew up on the original ‘X-Men: The Animated Series.’ Hearing these actors step back into roles they originated decades ago gives the Savage Land trip an extra layer of emotional weight for anyone who remembers the franchise’s earlier visits to that same setting.

As always, catching the new episode requires a Disney Plus subscription, since the platform remains the sole home for the series. With the season now barreling toward its finale, episode 7 looks like it could be a pivotal turning point before things wrap up in August.

Which familiar face do you think the X-Men are about to run into in the Savage Land, and how do you think it will shake up the rest of the season?