Ryan Coogler's 'The X-Files' Reboot Sparks Movie Speculation After Pilot Wraps
The pilot, shot on 65mm film, is reportedly being considered for a theatrical release, according to a new report.
- Show
- The X-Files
- Network
- Hulu
- Status
- ordered
- Season
- Pilot
- Himesh Patel as Lead FBI Agent
- Danielle Deadwyler as Lead FBI Agent
“I don't want to say anything that's going to get me disappeared. Needless to say, myself and Danielle Deadwyler are playing completely new characters, and we just wrapped on the pilot.”
Ryan Coogler's pilot for a reboot of The X-Files has wrapped filming, but a new report suggests the project could pivot from a series to a movie.
The technical choice, reported via World of Reel, is part of Coogler's effort to give the pilot a cinematic look. The report indicates that Disney and Hulu, which are producing the reboot, have not yet decided whether to greenlight a full series or potentially release the pilot in theaters. A hybrid approach, releasing the project theatrically before its streaming debut, is also reportedly being considered.
Who is starring in the reboot?
Himesh Patel and Danielle Deadwyler are confirmed to star as the new lead FBI agents, playing completely new characters not based on the original series' Fox Mulder and Dana Scully. Needless to say, myself and Danielle Deadwyler are playing completely new characters, and we just wrapped on the pilot."
The pilot also features guest stars including Amy Madigan, Steve Buscemi, Ben Foster, Devery Jacobs, Lochlyn Munro, Tantoo Cardinal, and Joel Montgrand. Hulu initially ordered the pilot in February 2026, with filming beginning in May and concluding in July. An official release date for the project has not been announced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the original X-Files cast appear in the reboot?
The current report does not mention any appearances by David Duchovny or Gillian Anderson. The new series is described as a reimagining centered on two new FBI agents played by Himesh Patel and Danielle Deadwyler.
When will the X-Files reboot be released?
As of July 2026, there is no official release date for Ryan Coogler's X-Files reboot. The project is currently in the pilot stage, awaiting a decision on its final format and a potential series order.
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