X-Men ’97 Season 2 Episode 8 Release Date, Time, and Where to Watch
X-Men ’97 Season 2 Episode 8 titled “The Dead Man’s Hand” releases on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 12:00 a.m. PT and 3:00 a.m. ET exclusively on Disney+. The upcoming episode features the mutant heroes coming face-to-face with an old acquaintance as the series continues its timeline-spanning narrative arc.
The second season, which premiered on July 1, follows the titular mutant team navigating disparate eras in time while attempting to locate a path back home. In their absence, the original timeline faces mounting threats from numerous adversaries, establishing high narrative stakes for the back half of the season.
Streaming Schedule and Exact Release Times
Viewers tracking the precise debut of “The Dead Man’s Hand” can tune into Disney+ according to regional release schedules.
The domestic schedule for X-Men ’97 Season 2 Episode 8 includes:
- Eastern Time: August 5, 2026, at 3:00 a.m.
- Pacific Time: August 5, 2026, at 12:00 a.m.
Expanding the Marvel Animated Slate on Disney+
X-Men ’97 serves as a direct continuation and revival of the acclaimed 1990s animated series, bringing back a recognized voice cast that features Ray Chase, Jennifer Hale, and Lenore Zann. The series fits within a broader SVOD curation strategy that houses major franchises including the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Pixar, and Star Wars catalogs.
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As the narrative hurdles toward its seasonal climax in August, audience engagement metrics will dictate how Disney approaches future renewal cycles for its animated television slate.
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