The X-Files
As of October 5, 2026, The X-Files is a pilot that is in post-production. Four production companies are attached, including Onyx Collective, Proximity Media and 20th Television. Attached are director Ryan Coogler; showrunner Jennifer Yale; and producers Chris Carter, Zinzi Coogler and 1 other. It was scheduled to shoot in Vancouver, BC from May 2026 to June 2026. Production List last updated this listing on October 5, 2026.
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Project Summary
The X-Files returns to television with a fresh take from Oscar-winning filmmaker Ryan Coogler, who writes and directs the pilot for Hulu. Himesh Patel and Danielle Deadwyler lead as two FBI agents investigating paranormal cases, joined by a notable guest cast including Steve Buscemi, Amy Madigan, and Ben Foster. The pilot is filming in Vancouver, British Columbia—the same location where the original series shot its first five seasons—with Jennifer Yale serving as showrunner and original creator Chris Carter attached as executive producer. Proximity Media produces alongside Onyx Collective and 20th Television. Production on the pilot runs through June 2026, with the project awaiting a series order from Hulu to move forward beyond the initial episode.
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Cast & Crew
Directing
| Director | Ryan Coogler |
Writing
| Writer | Ryan Coogler |
Production
| Showrunner | Jennifer Yale |
| Producer | Chris Carter |
| Producer | Zinzi Coogler |
| Producer | Sev Ohanian |
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/the-x-files (last updated Oct 5, 2026).