X-Men ‘97

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Summary

wonder Studios Animation’sX - man ' 97may have already hinted at the sheer office of a terrifying new villain , who is expect to make her alive - military action introduction in 2024 ’s upcomingDeadpool & Wolverine . Marvel Studios Animation’sX - workforce ' 97has already adapted several iconic Marvel Comics storylines , including 1984’sLifedeathand 1988’sInferno , andX - military personnel ' 97episode 5 , " Remember It " , brought another major story into the popular vivify serial . Set outside the main timeline of theMCU , X - Men ' 97has free rein on which stories it adapts , but the case of installment 5 could be crucial to an upcoming Phase 5 movie .

X - Men ' 97 Season 1 is now available on Disney Plus , and here is everything we know about Season 2 ’s character , write up item , and more .

X-Men ’97 Episode 5 Adapted Cassandra Nova’s Story From Marvel Comics

Marking the halfway detail of the series , X - Men ' 97episode 5 , " Remember It , " pack inspiration from one of Marvel Comics ' most intense and destructive 10 - Men - focused storylines . Back in 2001 , writer Grant Morrison debutedMarvel Comics’E is for Extinctionevent , which visit Cassandra Nova , the mystic sister of Professor X , take control of wild Sentinel robot and stage an onslaught on the mutant commonwealth of Genosha . 16 million sport were killed during this genocide , and this begin Cassandra Nova ’s long - lasting battle with the XTC - Men and her estranged brother . This grievous plot line formed the foundation forX - Men ' 97’stragic episode 5 .

Cassandra Nova did n’t appear inX - Men ' 97episode 5 , but the fact that Marvel Comics’E is for Extinctionwas the episode ’s inspiration mean she may have been extract the strings . " commend It " saw X - Men members Magneto , Rogue and Gambit journey to Genosha to celebrate the mutant island being integrated into the United Nations , but this was make out short by an attack from a jumbo Sentinel . Many variation lose their life , includingMagneto and Gambit , with the latter sacrificing himself to demolish the Sentinel , andwhile Cassandra Nova did n’t appear , she will presently make her unveiling in the MCU right .

Emma Corrin Will Appear As Cassandra Nova In Deadpool & Wolverine

Emma Corrin connect the cast of Marvel Studios’Deadpool & Wolverinein February 2023 , and her nefarious role was confirm inDeadpool & Wolverine’sfirst trailer . Emma Corrin will be portray Cassandra Novain the forthcoming Phase 5 motion picture , marking the first adaptation of the terrifying Marvel Comics villain in any media . Emma Corrin ’s full flavour as Cassandra Nova has n’t yet been revealed , as only the back of the villain ’s head can be seen inDeadpool & Wolverine’strailer . However , Cassandra Nova ’s downright power hint she could pose a major threat , and this could establish a connection toX - Men ' 97 .

Could X-Men ’97 & Deadpool & Wolverine’s Cassandra Novas Be The Same Person?

If the version of Cassandra Nova seen inMarvel Studios’Deadpool & Wolverineis the same as the one who wage warfare on Genosha in the animatedX - Men ' 97 , this could mean interview will never see the MCU ’s adjustment of theE is for Extinctionevent . Indeed , X - Men ' 97’sdepiction of this plot line will already be incredibly problematic to match , as the emotional gut - punch of Magneto and Gambit ’s death wo n’t be forgotten soon , so Marvel Studios may avoid adapting this event again anyway . Nevertheless , it ’s very possible thatDeadpool & Wolverine’sCassandra Nova could be bring in inX - workforce ' 97first .

A new X - Men villain is gear up to debut in Deadpool & Wolverine , perhaps putting a dark twist on a villain story from the MCU ’s Loki time of year 1 in Phase 4 .

X-Men 97 Disney Plus TV Series Poster

Deadpool in Deadpool & Wolverine’s trailer with a Sentinel attacking in X-Men ‘97 episode 5

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Split image of Magneto wearing a collar and Storm with glowing eyes in X-Men ‘97

The back of Cassandra Nova’s head in Deadpool & Wolverine’s trailer

Deadpool and Wolverine Poster Showing Wade Wilson’s Swords Showing Hugh Jackman’s Reflection

Cassandra Nova smiling in Marvel Comics

Sophia Di Martino as Sylvie in Loki season 1 with Emma Corrin’s Cassandra Nova in Deadpool & Wolverine’s trailer

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