While “X-Men ’97” and its predecessor are clearly not considered part of the main canon of the MCU, that doesn’t necessarily mean the two universes are entirely disconnected. In the 2023 reference book “Marvel Studios: The Marvel Cinematic Universe — An Official Timeline,” Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige revealed that all legacy Marvel films and TV series are considered canon to the MCU’s Multiverse, even if they aren’t necessarily a part of the Sacred Timeline — or the main MCU continuity, in other words.

With “X-Men ’97” and the MCU technically existing in the same Multiverse, it’s entirely possible that some sort of connection or crossover could happen between the two separate universes. In fact, the MCU has already begun to incorporate a number of legacy elements from other Marvel universes as part of its ongoing Multiverse Saga, such as featuring new versions of Patrick Stewart’s Professor X and Kelsey Grammer’s Beast from the Fox “X-Men” films.

“X-Men ’97” has already been renewed for Season 2, so it stands to reason that the series will continue to be a major element of Marvel’s overall brand alongside its various MCU projects. With the MCU plumbing ever deeper into the greater Multiverse, fans should keep an eye out for any potential references or connections to the world of “X-Men ’97” in the future.