Mulder and Scully’s X-Files Sequel Gets New Chris Carter Update After Hulu Reboot Greenlight

Carter keeps sequel plans alive

In an interview with Page Six Hollywood, Carter was asked about bringing David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson back after Coogler’s reboot. He said he would welcome the chance to continue their story, but suggested the new series must first find its audience.

Carter said he could imagine the continuation as either a film or a series. He also said he had used four episodes during the last two reboots to lay groundwork for a possible movie or limited series.

Hulu’s reboot sets the pace

Coogler’s X-Files series was confirmed as greenlit by Hulu in October 2026. Himesh Patel and Danielle Deadwyler will lead it as a new pair of FBI agents investigating unusual cases.

The announced premise describes the FBI reopening the long-shuttered X-Files division and assigning it to two accomplished but different agents. That setup suggests a sequel spinoff rather than a full retelling or reversal of the original series.

Original duo’s future remains unclear

Carter has continued to express interest in a Mulder and Scully-focused continuation, despite previously saying he was satisfied with season 11’s finale as an ending. He has also wanted to address unresolved storylines, including Scully’s pregnancy with Mulder’s child and the fact that their son William was alive.

In August, Carter appeared to suggest Anderson would return as Scully in Coogler’s series, after she had expressed interest and confirmed talks. He also assumed Duchovny would reprise Mulder, but Carter said he did not know what his successor had planned, leaving those possibilities uncertain.

If the Hulu show succeeds, Carter’s sequel could still move forward. The article suggests a film might let both versions coexist without competing as directly for audience attention.