Award-winning filmmaker Ryan Coogler is set to reimagine the popular science-fiction franchise The X-Files for Hulu, bringing a fresh perspective to the iconic television series.
The project marks another major milestone in Coogler’s career, following his acclaimed work on Black Panther, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and the 2025 film Sinners.
Coogler has earned recognition for combining commercial entertainment with compelling narratives exploring identity, history and social issues.
The new series revisits the franchise known for its exploration of unexplained phenomena, government conspiracies and mysterious investigations.
Actress Danielle Deadwyler and actor Himesh Patel will lead the production as two FBI agents assigned to investigate unexplained cases.
Coogler wrote and directed the pilot episode and will serve as an executive producer alongside original The X-Files creator Chris Carter.
The project seeks to introduce the franchise’s blend of science fiction, suspense and crime drama to a new generation of viewers.
An official premiere date has yet to be announced. The series is expected to stream on Hulu in the United States and Disney+ in the United Kingdom.
