X-Files Writer Officially Confirms Where New Story Fits In The Show's Timeline

Image via 20th Century Television Published Oct 8, 2026, 11:03 AM EDT Patrik Walker is an Emmy Award–winning writer who covers all things Comics & Superheroes. His work can also be found at the Dallas Cowboys, The Sporting News, and CBS Sports, among other outlets. One of the most respected names in his field, he is also a diehard enthusiast of all things comics, anime, gaming and movies — thriving in spaces where discussions involving those or similar topics reign supreme. Sign in to your CBR account The truth is out there, and it's also in here. The X-Files captivated audiences in the 1990s in ways no other show could, and that spawned a cult following too large to technically label it that at all, but all things must come to an end — that is, unless you're Joe Harris and refuse to let a great thing go. Harris, fan-favorite franchise writer of The X-Files, is bringing the series back with a twist on December 9, 2026, and it's all viewers of the original show (and its two movies) can do to contain their excitement after nearly 10 years of waiting for more information on the other side of the television series finale. NEW Hover to rip Graded Comics Rip Mystery Packs of Graded C...