Kevin Feige had only two conditions for the show. 1.) The original X-Men (1992) voice-cast had to return. 2.) The rights for the theme tune of the series had to be obtained.
This show marks both the first Marvel Studios project with the Marvel Animation banner and Marvel Studios' first X-Men project.
The show is a continuation of the 1990s show X-Men (1992), which last episode aired in 1997. Hence the title X-Men '97.
Some of the characters' fight moves are recreated from the Marvel vs. Capcom video game series.