Marvel fans, get ready to spice up your summer: X-Men '97 is returning for its highly anticipated second season on July 1, and to celebrate, the beloved Nashville hot chicken chain Dave's Hot Chicken is rolling out a collectible meal that's sure to be a hit with mutants and foodies alike.
Starting July 1, fans can grab a limited-time meal for $13.99, which includes either a Slider and Fries or Bites and Fries, plus one of four blind-bag collectible figures: Wolverine, Cyclops, Jean Grey, or Storm. It's a tasty way to gear up for the show's return, and the collectibles are exclusive to this promotion.
But that's not all—loyal customers who use the Dave's Hot Chicken app can unlock even more rewards, including limited-edition pins and digital comic books. It's a collaboration that merges two pop-culture obsessions: superheroes and spicy chicken.
This partnership marks a first for Marvel Animation, as no other Marvel series has teamed up with a fast-food chain for a collectible meal of this scale. The timing is perfect, given that X-Men '97 has been on hiatus since 2024 due to creative changes, but anticipation remains sky-high. The show is widely regarded as the highest-rated Marvel Disney+ series, and brands are eager to align with its return.
Meanwhile, Marvel has had a relatively quiet year on the big screen, but TV projects like Wonder Man and Daredevil: Born Again have kept fans engaged. Wonder Man, starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley, was such a hit that it earned a rare renewal, while Daredevil: Born Again is already shooting its third season after a successful second. Still, it's X-Men '97 that has everyone talking, and this Dave's Hot Chicken collaboration only adds to the buzz.
As for the show's future, Marvel Studios has already greenlit a third season, with voice work reportedly underway. Lenore Zann, who voices Rogue, told Collider over a year ago that she was heading to the studio for Season 3, and Marvel's Head of TV and Streaming Brad Winderbaum has hinted at a yearly release schedule moving forward. If all goes well, fans might not have to wait long after Season 2 for more mutant adventures.
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In the meantime, stream the first season of X-Men '97 on Disney+ and get ready to grab your collectible meal at Dave's Hot Chicken starting July 1. It's a collaboration that proves even superheroes need a little heat.
