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Marvel Studios head honcho Kevin Feige is catching some heat for letting go of Beau DeMayo, the main writer for the much-hypedXMen97series. Fans are not happy, to say the least. As the show’s big debut approaches, folks are pretty mad about the whole thing, wondering why the 41-year-old got the boot and how it’s going to mess with their favorite animated series.
People are gossiping and worried, thinking this might throw the whole project off course. It’s got fans on edge, not sure what’s in store for one of Marvel’s all-time favorite franchises.
X-Men ’97Creator Beau DeMayo Fired Before The Disney+ Series Premiere
Big news!Beau DeMayo, the brain behind the much-awaitedX-Men ’97series, got the boot just before it hit Disney+. According toThe Hollywood Reporter, DeMayo, who was in charge of the show and an executive producer, got the axe right before the March 20 premiere.
He wrapped up work on Seasons 1 and 2 before leaving. Now, he won’t even show up at the March 13 Hollywood premiere. And guess what? His Instagram, where he teased artwork and chatted with fans aboutX-Men ’97,vanished into thin air.
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DeMayo was the mastermind behindX-Men ’97,a sequel to the beloved ’90sX-Men: The Animated Seriesthat aired on Fox Kids. Why he got the boot right before the premiere is a mystery. But one thing’s for sure, he’s out of the picture for promoting the show or working on future seasons.
Before this, DeMayo had his hands in other Marvel and Disney+ projects likeMoon Knightand the upcomingBlade. He’s also been involved inStar Trek: Strange New Worlds,Netflix’sThe Witcher,and animated flicks likeThe Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolfand a couple ofLeague of Legendsshorts.
Now, aboutX-Men ’97itself, get ready for a nostalgia blast! Original cast members fromX-Men: The Animated Seriesare making a comeback more than 30 years later. The new series kicks off right where the ’90s show left off, Professor X is supposedly gone, and guess who’s in charge?
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Magneto, of course! And theX-Mengang, including Wolverine, Cyclops, Jean Grey, and the rest, have to deal with new baddies in a world that ain’t too keen on mutants.
But here’s the kicker, fans aren’t happy. They’re pointing fingers at Feige for this mess, and boy, is he getting an earful online.
Kevin Feige’s Decision To FireBeau DeMayoHas Upset Fans
Fans aren’t happy aboutKevin Feigekicking out DeMayo, and they’re making their feelings known online. One fan (Blah Blah Blah) even commented,“That’s not good for the show.”Many also chimed in and shared their views.
This is gonna either suck balls or somehow very good
— Bacon 🚀🔋 (@Smoothbaecon)August 14, 2025
I don’t think this is a good look
— Da Cirkus🎪 (@DaCirkus)June 24, 2025
I wonder how this will affect the future of the show. It premieres next week and we all know it will be a success but what about the future of the series comes to mind.#XMEN97#MarvelStudios
— Mason Vera Paine (@MasonVeraPaine)August 06, 2025
That’s a bad sign…pic.twitter.com/mJqsdEymJI
— Eric Pellinen (@EricPellinen)July 31, 2025
Disney/MCU/Lucasfilm have no clue of late. Abandoned projects…fired directors…subpar films….a massive MESS.
— The Investigative Examiners (@TruthorConseq12)July 23, 2025
The first trailer forX-Men ’97picks up right where the old series left off, promising a good time for us viewers. But let’s be clear, it’s us having fun, not theX-Men.DeMayo spilled the beans on Instagram, confirmingX-Men ’97won’t be part of the MCU, doing its own thing.
Beau DeMayo confirms that ‘X-MEN ‘97’ is not canon to the#MCU.pic.twitter.com/EPpLHa2xpc
— X-Men Updates (@XMenUpdate)August 09, 2025
The series is dropping on Disney+ on March 20, and Marvel Studios is teasing fans with official episode titles. The debut episode,To Me, My X-Men, pays homage to how Professor Charles Xavier calls the team to action in the comics.
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Now, here’s the good news: we don’t have to wait long to dive into this reboot.X-Men ’97hits Disney+ on March 20 with a total of 10 episodes. And guess what again? They’re dropping the first two episodes on the same day!
It looks like mutants and fans alike are hyped to pick up where they left off. Let the mutant mayhem begin!
Muskan Chaudhary
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Muskan Chaudhary, Junior Content Writer at Fandom wire. Having completed her degree in Commerce, she has written over 500 articles spanning FandomWire and Animated Times in the pop culture. She is dedicated to bring the latest and informative content from the entertainment world, thus expanding her knowledge in the field. Apart from her contributions to FandamWire, she has a keen interest in video games, sketching and playing tennis.
