The X-Files: Chris Carter Wants Mulder and Scully Back for Another Chapter

The truth is still out there. And Chris Carter isn’t finished telling the story of Fox Mulder and Dana Scully.

For fans who thought they had seen the last of The X-Files’ original FBI duo, there’s a new reason to believe. Series creator Chris Carter has revealed that he still has plans to revisit the stories of Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, potentially bringing David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson back together for another installment.

In a new interview with Page Six, Carter discussed his ambitions for the franchise, revealing that he would like to continue the original characters’ story. His ideas could take the form of another feature film or a limited television series.

And there’s unfinished business to address.

Mulder and Scully’s story isn’t over

One particularly interesting possibility involves an unresolved storyline surrounding Scully’s pregnancy, something Carter would like to explore further.

Rather than simply bringing the characters back for nostalgia, a new project could offer an opportunity to revisit the mythology and relationships that made the original series such an influential piece of science fiction television.

The return of Duchovny and Anderson would also be central to this idea. Their chemistry as the skeptical Dana Scully and the paranormal-obsessed Fox Mulder remains one of the defining elements of the franchise.

However, Carter isn’t rushing into production. He wants to see how the upcoming reboot performs before deciding how to move forward with his own plans.

Ryan Coogler is opening another X-Files

There’s already another major project in development.

Filmmaker Ryan Coogler, known for Black Panther and Sinners, is developing a new interpretation of The X-Files for Hulu. The series has been picked up, with Danielle Deadwyler and Himesh Patel leading the cast as two entirely new FBI agents assigned to investigate unexplained phenomena.

Coogler’s approach isn’t intended to simply recast Mulder and Scully. Instead, it introduces new characters and perspectives while building on the universe established by Carter’s original series.

Interestingly, Carter has suggested that Duchovny and Anderson could appear in Coogler’s version. Speaking with Polygon in August, he said he expected both actors to make appearances, although their involvement and the extent of their roles have not been officially detailed.

Gillian Anderson has also expressed enthusiasm for Coogler’s vision, revealing that she had read the pilot script and encouraging longtime fans to give the new interpretation a chance.

Two possible futures for The X-Files

What makes Carter’s comments particularly exciting is the possibility that the franchise could develop in two directions: a new generation of investigators discovering unexplained phenomena and a continuation focused on the characters who started it all.

For now, these remain separate creative possibilities rather than two confirmed productions. Carter wants to understand how Coogler’s series fits into the future of the franchise before committing to another project.

Originally premiering in 1993, The X-Files ran for nine seasons before returning for two additional seasons in 2016 and 2018. Across its television run and two feature films, the series established an enduring legacy in science fiction, horror and conspiracy-driven storytelling.

Perhaps the most compelling reason to revisit Mulder and Scully isn’t simply nostalgia. It’s the opportunity to discover what happens to two characters whose personal story has always been just as fascinating as the mysteries they investigated.

The truth may still be out there. And apparently, Mulder and Scully might still have a few cases left to solve.