Movie News: Ryan Coogler is developing a new ‘X-FILES’ series with a diverse cast


A Running List Of Ryan Coogler And Michael B. Jordan Collaborations And Where To Stream Them​


Kimberly RicciFilm/TV Editor
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September 24, 2024



The new Sinners trailer debuted this week and introduced the world to the fifth feature collaboration between powerhouse filmmaker Ryan Coogler and actor/producer/sometimes director Michael B. Jordan. The resulting horror movie follows troubled twin brothers, both portrayed by Jordan, who will “return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back” during Jim Crow-era South.

This formerly top-secret project will arrive in March 2025, which isn’t exactly tomorrow, but if you would like to relive collaborative cinematic excellence, here is where you can stream the pair’s existing joint works:

Fruitvale Station (streaming on Max): Coogler’s debut feature film retraces the events leading up to the death of Oscar Grant (Jordan) who was killed in Oakland by now-ex-police officer Johannes Mehserle.

Creed (streaming on MGM+ & Amazon): This film introduces a more than worthy trilogy of Rocky Balboa successor movies, which co-starred Sylvester Stallone in trainer and mentor form to Adonis Johnson Creed (Jordan), whose father, Apollo Creed, was killed while fighting dastardly rival Ivan Drago.

Black Panther (streaming on Disney+): With Chadwick Boseman in the lead and heroic role, Jordan got to have a (shirtless) blast portraying Erik Killmonger, who remains an almost universal favorite villain of those who have ever counted themselves fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (streaming on Disney+) This film not only stood as a merited sequel but also honored the late Boseman. Even though Killmonger obviously did not emerge as the new Black Panther, Jordan still got to briefly raise his character from the grave with a too-short display of nuance.

Let’s close with a half-serious dream for the future.

The planned revival of The X-Files: Original series creator Chris Carter broke the news of Coogler’s in-the-works series that will further investigate whether “the truth is out there” as Fox Mulder subscribed. Gillian Anderson has gone on the record to say that she would be down to reprise Scully in this very real project, but god only knows if a release date will materialize. Still, it’s tempting to wonder what role, if any, that Jordan could adopt, whether that involves producing or even stepping into “I want to believe” shoes.

We’ll stop speculating now. Happy viewing for the above (completed) films.
 
X-Files Reboot & Gillian Anderson's Potential Involvement Gets Encouraging Update From Ryan Coogler

I’m working on X-Files. That’s what’s immediately next. So, I’ve been excited about that for a long time, and I’m fired up to get back to it, and that, you know, some of those episodes, if we do our jobs right, will be really f—king scary.

By Abdullah Al-Ghamdi
April 17, 2025


…In an interview on Last Podcast On The Left, Coogler revealed that he will be working on The X-Files after Sinners. The two-time Oscar nominee was asked which project he'll be involved with next, responding that he will begin work on the reboot “immediately next.” He adds, in the quote below, that he hopes the new episodes will be “f—king scary”:…

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X-Files Reboot & Gillian Anderson's Potential Involvement Gets Encouraging Update From Ryan Coogler

I’m working on X-Files. That’s what’s immediately next. So, I’ve been excited about that for a long time, and I’m fired up to get back to it, and that, you know, some of those episodes, if we do our jobs right, will be really f—king scary.

By Abdullah Al-Ghamdi
April 17, 2025


…In an interview on Last Podcast On The Left, Coogler revealed that he will be working on The X-Files after Sinners. The two-time Oscar nominee was asked which project he'll be involved with next, responding that he will begin work on the reboot “immediately next.” He adds, in the quote below, that he hopes the new episodes will be “f—king scary”:…

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Ryan Coogler Has Spoken To Gillian Anderson About ‘X Files’ Reboot: “Fingers Crossed There”

By Glenn Garner
April 18, 2025


…Following news of Coogler’s reimagining, Anderson said she “cannot think of a better way around for a reboot to happen,” calling the filmmaker “a bit of a genius.”

“Whether I am involved in it is a whole other thing,” she added. “I’m not saying no. I think he’s really cool and I think if he did it, it would probably be done incredibly well. And maybe I’ll pop in for a little something something.”…

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Ryan Coogler says he's spoken to Gillian Anderson about his 'X Files' reboot.
 
Gillian Anderson Teases Conversation With Ryan Coogler About ‘X-Files’ Reboot: “If Anyone Were To Do It, I Think You Are The Perfect Person”

“I spoke to him, and what I said was, ‘If anyone were to do it, I think you are the perfect person and best of luck, call me,’” Anderson said on ITV1’s This Morning while promoting her latest film The Salt Path. “At some point, if the phone rings and it’s good and it feels like the right time — perhaps.”

By Armando Tinoco
April 30, 2025


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Gillian Anderson and Ryan Coogler
 
Gillian Anderson Reveals Conditions for Scully Return in Sinners Director's X-Files Reboot

Anderson also reaffirmed she'd potentially be up for revisiting Scully, considering her respect for Coogler, though she stressed that the idea for her return has to be a "good" one, and it also needs to feel like it's the "right time" to reprise the role.

By Jeremy Dick
April 30, 2025

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Gillian Anderson Teases Scully Return in Sinners Director's X-Files Reboot (Exclusive)

Anderson referred to FBI Special Agent Dana Scully. She teased, "There may be a certain point where I end up, maybe in a few years or something, if Ryan Coogler does get X-Files off the ground, that I would dip into Scully again under his tutelage."

By Monica Coman & Sean O'Connell
September 23, 2025

 
Gillian Anderson Teases Scully Return in Sinners Director's X-Files Reboot (Exclusive)

Anderson referred to FBI Special Agent Dana Scully. She teased, "There may be a certain point where I end up, maybe in a few years or something, if Ryan Coogler does get X-Files off the ground, that I would dip into Scully again under his tutelage."

By Monica Coman & Sean O'Connell
September 23, 2025


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Gillian Anderson Teases Scully Return in Sinners Director's X-Files Reboot (Exclusive)

Anderson referred to FBI Special Agent Dana Scully. She teased, "There may be a certain point where I end up, maybe in a few years or something, if Ryan Coogler does get X-Files off the ground, that I would dip into Scully again under his tutelage."

By Monica Coman & Sean O'Connell
September 23, 2025

i will return too
 
Controversial ‘X-Files’ Star Finally Breaks Silence on Reboot Rumors

In a recent interview with Screen Rant, Robert Patrick, who starred as John Doggett for the original series' final two seasons, would jump at the chance to reprise the role: “That is my favorite character of all time!”

By Rob London
Oct 7, 2025


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Robert Patrick and Gillian Anderson
 
Sci Fi TV Production Report: Work Begins on The X-Files Reboot

johnnyjay
October 16, 2025


…Ryan Coogler (Black Panther, Sinners) is working on a reboot of The X-Files, and that is now showing up in the Production Weekly listings. Not many details are available at this point, but it appears this will be a continuation of the series with a new cast. Danielle Deadwyler (Station Eleven) is currently in talks to play the lead female investigator and she will be paired with a male agent. Coogler has also talked with David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson about joining the show, but neither is officially onboard at this time. Robert Patrick, who played Agent John Doggett, has also expressed interest in returning to the show. This will be a Disney production since that company acquired the property when it bought Fox Entertainment, so it would likely stream on Disney+ or Hulu...

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