Marvel’s X-Men ’97 boasts an impressive Rotten Tomatoes score, outperforming other X-Men projects and proving Marvel’s X-Men movie will be a triumph.

X-Men ’97 has received a perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score, which is a great sign for Marvel’s upcoming X-Men movie. After just two episodes, X-Men ’97 boasts an impressive 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes – a feat that no other X-Men, or indeed Marvel, project has ever achieved. This is undoubtedly great news for the MCU’s X-Men movie, proving that X-Men should be an essential part of the MCU’s future.

X-Men ’97 is the first X-Men project released by Marvel after it reacquired the rights from Fox. The series has already proven itself a triumph, receiving widespread acclaim, with X-Men ’97 season 2 already confirmed. This is a stark comparison with the latter entrants into Fox’s X-Men universe, proving that the MCU’s mutant movie is firmly in the right hands.

X-Men ’97’s High RT Score Proves Marvel Can Get The MCU’s X-Men Movie Right

X-Men ’97‘s perfect Rotten Tomatoes score demonstrates Marvel’s ability to capture the essence of the X-Men universe. The series masterfully strikes a balance in tone, recapturing the nostalgic essence of the original while infusing it with a modern sensibility. By seamlessly integrating social commentary on discrimination and bigotry, X-Men ’97 delves into the core themes that have defined the X-Men franchise since its inception. While many X-Men movies have depicted mutant discrimination, it has been largely absent from the most recent movies. Marvel would be wise to continue depicting these themes on a more humanist level in its X-Men movie.

Moreover, X-Men ’97 showcases the full spectrum of the team’s powers, demonstrating a thorough understanding of each character’s abilities and personalities. This comprehensive exploration ensures that no aspect of the X-Men mythos is left unexplored, further enriching the storytelling experience. Furthermore, X-Men ’97 reintroduces beloved characters who have yet to receive proper cinematic treatment (such as Bishop and Jubilee), offering fans a chance to see their favorites portrayed faithfully and compellingly. The MCU can continue this trend, selecting under-represented characters that it knows audiences adore.

By rectifying past missteps and delivering on the potential of these characters, the series reaffirms Marvel’s commitment to honoring the legacy of the X-Men. X-Men ’97‘s perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes is a resounding validation of Marvel’s ability to do justice to the X-Men franchise. It reflects the studio’s prowess at capturing the spirit of beloved comic books while delivering a captivating narrative. X-Men ’97 has proven itself particularly adept at this, proffering a narrative enriched with social relevance and character depth. The perfect Rotten Tomatoes score proves that Marvel needs to herald the next X-Men movie.

X-Men ’97’s RT Score Shows Why Fox’s X-Men Franchise Needed To End

The Rotten Tomatoes scores for previous X-Men movies paint a clear picture of the franchise’s trajectory under Fox’s stewardship, ultimately highlighting the necessity for its conclusion. Movies like Dark Phoenix and The New Mutants received dismal scores, indicative of their failure to resonate with both critics and audiences. Even X-Men: Apocalypse garnered only average reviews, failing to live up to the expectations set by its predecessors. Furthermore, the lukewarm reception of Once Upon A Deadpool (the PG-13 cut of Deadpool 2) suggests that attempts to reinvigorate interest in the franchise fell short.

However, among these disappointments, standout entries like X-Men: Days of Future Past, X2: X-Men United, and Logan demonstrated the potential for the franchise to excel when executed properly. Yet, despite these successes, the franchise appears to have reached its creative limits. While it’s evident that certain X-Men films resonated with audiences, the inconsistent quality and diminishing returns of later installments signaled that the series had run its course under Fox’s management. X-Men 97′ is the only entrant to receive a perfect score, proving that X-Men is better when produced by Marvel.

What’s Going On With The MCU’s X-Men Movie?

The anticipation surrounding the MCU’s upcoming X-Men movie is palpable – though the studio has proffered no plot details or casting announcements. However, Marvel Studios has strategically introduced several mutants within the existing MCU, laying the groundwork for the integration of the X-Men into this expansive cinematic universe. Deadpool & Wolverine will likely be the first major project to directly address the X-Men’s place in the MCU, serving as a farewell to Fox’s X-Men franchise and transitioning Deadpool (and perhaps others) into the MCU.

Deadpool & Wolverine could serve as a bridge between the two cinematic universes, satisfying fans’ desires for continuity while opening up new storytelling avenues for Marvel. However, Marvel initially indicated that it wouldn’t alter its existing plans to accommodate the introduction of X-Men, suggesting that the incorporation of mutants into the MCU might be a gradual process. This implies that X-Men ’97 could be the primary outlet for X-Men content in the immediate future.