Marvel fans are buzzing after the return of X-Men '97 Season 2, which dropped its first three episodes on Disney Plus this week. The show, already the highest-rated Marvel project ever, is packed with Easter eggs and teases for the wider MCU. One detail that has fans particularly excited is a credit for Matthew Waterson, who voices Magneto, also playing the Celestial Eson. This isn't just a random nod—it connects directly to the 2021 film Eternals and the cosmic side of the Marvel universe.
Eson the Celestial first appeared in a flashback during Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1 in 2014, where he wielded the Power Stone. He also serves as the main villain in the Guardians of the Galaxy ride at Disney World. While Eson didn't appear in Eternals, his presence in X-Men '97 suggests Marvel is weaving a larger cosmic tapestry that could involve the Eternals and the Celestials in future projects.
This isn't the first time X-Men '97 has teased a major villain. Earlier this season, the show brought back a Kang variant named Rama-Tut, setting up potential connections to Avengers: Doomsday. The inclusion of Eson further expands the show's scope, hinting at a deeper integration of mutant lore with the MCU's cosmic hierarchy. For fans hoping for an Eternals sequel, this could be a promising sign that Marvel hasn't abandoned those characters entirely.
Voice actor Matthew Waterson is no stranger to pulling double duty in X-Men '97. He joins a cast that includes Ross Marquand, who voices both Professor X and Apocalypse, and Jennifer Hale, who voices Jean Grey and several other characters. This layered casting adds depth to the series while keeping production costs manageable.
Meanwhile, Marvel's live-action slate is also heating up. Wonder Man and Daredevil: Born Again have both been renewed for additional seasons, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set to hit theaters in 2026, leading into Avengers: Doomsday. But for now, all eyes are on X-Men '97 and its cosmic connections.
Could Eson's appearance pave the way for an Eternals sequel? The original film, directed by Chloé Zhao, was a box office disappointment, earning $402 million worldwide against a $200 million budget. However, Marvel has a history of revisiting underperforming properties in unexpected ways. With the Celestials playing a key role in the comics and the MCU's cosmic side expanding, it's possible that the Eternals could return in Avengers: Doomsday or another project.
For now, fans can stream the first three episodes of X-Men '97 Season 2 on Disney Plus. Stay tuned for more updates as the season unfolds and Marvel continues to build its interconnected universe.
