Almost 30 years after the iconic X-Men: The Animated Series went off the air, Marvel is reviving the beloved mutant heroes with a new show that promises to transport viewers back to the glory days of mutant supremacy. The first trailer for Disney+‘s X-Men ’97, executive produced by Beau DeMayo, was released today, and it’s a nostalgic trip back to a time when the world’s mightiest mutants reigned supreme.

Picking up right where the original series left off, X-Men ’97 continues the stories of Charles Xavier’s former students, who are still reeling from the loss of their beloved mentor. Despite the X-Men’s countless efforts to save the world, humanity remains steadfast in its hatred for mutants, determined to wipe the X-gene off the face of the Earth.

The trailer offers tantalizing glimpses of what’s in store for Cyclops, Jean Grey, Rogue, Beast, Jubilee, Storm, Wolverine, and Gambit. While the specific threats they’ll face remain unclear, shots of Magneto standing before the United Nations suggest that world leaders may have a new plan to deal with “mutant terrorism,” likely involving the deployment of Sentinels.

Brief glimpses of a pregnant Jean Grey and an issue of the Daily Bugle featuring newer mutants like Dust hint that X-Men ’97 will delve into comic book plots that the original ’90s cartoon never explored. However, the biggest takeaway from the trailer is that when the series premieres on Disney+ on March 20th, fans will undoubtedly be humming along to that iconic theme song once again.

As Marvel’s larger X-Men brand has evolved significantly over the past three decades, X-Men ’97 promises to be a welcome return to the glory days of mutant supremacy. With a talented voice cast reprising their roles and a creative team committed to honoring the spirit of the original series, this revival looks poised to capture the hearts of both longtime fans and a new generation of viewers alike.