X-Men ‘97 Fan Theory Suggests Our Favorite Mutants Are Destined to Fail Against Bastion and Magneto is to Blame
The rumors and theories regarding the epic finale of the animated series X-Men ‘97 are spreading far and wide. From Magneto and the X-Men’s ultimate fate to the final battle that determines what the upcoming seasons of the show will entail, there are so many variables to consider.
Episode 9 of X-Men ‘97 detailed some intriguing incidents that left fans awestruck over how far the story can go. Wolverine lost his adamantium skeleton and Onslaught was born with Xavier and Magneto’s combined psyches. What will happen next, only time will tell.
Will X-Men Succeed Against Bastion in the X-Men ‘97 Finale?
X-Men ‘97 is unraveling the thrilling finale in three episodes titled Tolerance is Extinction. The first two parts of the finale have already stunned the fans with unexpected arcs and actions by every mutant. The face-off between Magneto and Wolverine was long due, with an iconic callback to a moment from the original animated series. X-Men ‘97 is proving to be a magnificent show in reviving Marvel’s immense fandom and adding a dash of nostalgia to the current programming landscape.
The real question that is still unanswered is that of X-Men’s fate against the villain Bastion who is using Prime Sentinels to curb mutants’ lives on Earth. Magneto, a firm believer in keeping mutant interests over humans and making them the dominant species on the planet is clearly against the agenda. So, he disrupts the satellites and electricity of the entire planet to stop the Sentinels. This move has an adverse impact on humanity and their tech ecosystem gets gravely destroyed.
One fan theory on Reddit explains that Bastion may have wanted Magneto to lose his calm and disrupt the electrical fields of the planet. This was all a part of his plan to show the world how destructive and threatening mutants can be. Thus, Bastion is looking at the bigger picture rather than going from action to action like the mighty X-Men. His ultimate aim is to establish humans on top of the food chain and enslave mutants who will be tasked with rebuilding the world.
Cable’s Vision Featuring Polaris
The fan theory is based on some concrete evidence as Cable’s vision of the future shows Polaris fixing the electromagnetic fields of Earth under Bastion’s supervision. Not only her, but many more mutants are seen in the vision, all working for Bastion. This proves that it was Bastion’s plan all along to have Magneto lose his cool and take a drastic step. Bastion planned on giving the world a live example of mutants’ threatening potential and in turn gain more funding to stop them entirely.
He meant modern civilization. Not to go Goldeneye, Magneto’s blackout erased the world’s whole economic system. No bank records. Every nation and person is bankrupt. Can’t transport food and other resources. Had a pacemaker? Dead.
— Beau DeMayo (@BeauDemayo) May 10, 2024
Beau DeMayo, the ex-showrunner of X-Men ‘97 answered a fan’s question on X as he detailed the impact of Magento’s attack that rendered the economic system of the planet useless. Furthermore, the finale may also set up another, more powerful villain who will continue to be a menacing force for the X-Men. The character of Onslaught was created when Xavier invaded Magneto’s mind and conjoined their psyches. He may end up being the central villain of X-Men ‘97 season 2.
The finale episode of X-Men ’97 will premiere on Disney+ on May 15, 2024.
