{
  "id": 681150,
  "title": "‘X-Men ’97’ Season 2 Finale Explained: What That Credits Scene Sets Up for Season 3",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/x-men-97-season-2-finale-explained-what-that-credits-scene-sets-up",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-12T16:49:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/x-men-97-season-2-episode-9-ending-credits-scene-explained/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The second season of \"X-Men '97\" concluded with a heavy emotional toll, as Nightcrawler made the ultimate sacrifice to save his sister Rogue from the clutches of Apocalypse. This sacrifice was made possible by the help of Eson the Searcher, a Celestial who granted Rogue the power to save Gambit, but in return, Nightcrawler had to give his own life. The revelation that Nightcrawler was the one who died, rather than Rogue, sheds light on the character's strong religious beliefs, which were a defining aspect of his personality.",
  "summary": "Episode 9 gave us an emotional sacrifice and a hint at what comes next The post ‘X-Men ’97’ Season 2 Finale Explained: What That Credits Scene Sets Up for Season 3 appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}