Marvel's animated series X-Men '97 has set another record with its latest instalment, as Season 2, Episode 4, "Rise of Apocalypse Part II", scored a near-perfect 9.5 from fans on IMDb. This makes it the second-highest-rated episode of the entire show, underlining the strong critical and fan reception the revived series continues to enjoy following its return from a two-year hiatus.

The new episode's rating sits just behind Season 1, Episode 5, "Remember It", which holds a 9.7. On the critics' side, the show's momentum has been remarkable: after Season 1 earned a 99% score on Rotten Tomatoes, Season 2 achieved a flawless 100%. The article frames this within a busy period for Marvel fans, noting the release of the first official concept art for Avengers: Doomsday, which controversially brings back Fox's X-Men cast — including James Marsden as Cyclops, Patrick Stewart as Professor X and Ian McKellen as Magneto — despite their previous on-screen send-offs.