Every Marvel Release in 1992
Marvel released 2 movies and shows in 1992, years before the MCU began, about 29h 29m of viewing in total. Here’s every release in order, with where each one fits.
Every release this year came from outside the MCU: Captain America, X-Men: The Animated Series.
| Release date | Title | Type | Runtime |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 22, 1992 | Captain America Not MCU | Film | 1h 37m |
| October 31, 1992 | X-Men: The Animated Series Not MCU | Series | 76 eps |
Marvel in 1992
X-Men: The Animated Series premiered on Fox Kids on October 31, 1992, and became a ratings hit. It was the company's second try at an X-Men cartoon after the 1989 pilot went nowhere. This time the series earned top ratings in its first season and reached more than 23 million households.
That success had a direct effect on film. It led 20th Century Fox to buy the X-Men movie rights in 1994, which set the 2000 film in motion. The show ran five seasons and 76 episodes, ending in 1997, and Disney+ revived it as X-Men '97 in 2024. Also in 1992, the 1990 Captain America film finally reached the US on video in July, and Constantin rushed out a low-budget Fantastic Four movie to keep its option on the characters from expiring at the end of the year.
FAQ
When did X-Men: The Animated Series premiere?
It premiered on Fox Kids on October 31, 1992, and ran until September 1997.
Is X-Men '97 connected to the 90s cartoon?
Yes. X-Men '97 is a revival of X-Men: The Animated Series and premiered on Disney+ on March 20, 2024.
How many Marvel movies and shows came out in 1992?
There were 2, about 29h 29m of viewing in all.
What was the first Marvel release of 1992?
Captain America, released July 22, 1992.
What was the last Marvel release of 1992?
X-Men: The Animated Series, released October 31, 1992.