After that very open-ended finale to The X-Files' mini revival season, speculation has inevitably risen as to where the show will go next, if anywhere.
However, the show's creator Chris Carter has confirmed that they are aiming to bring the series back... and that another movie could be on the cards
"[Fox is] going to ask for more," he told The Hollywood Reporter.
"The ratings were very good. They were happy with the show. I talked to Dana Walden today. She said they'd very much like more, but nothing's being negotiated yet."
Carter added that there is "an appetite for more in the future, it's just a matter of figuring out how to get it done".
The creator was then asked about the prospect of more movies in the franchise, suggesting that the ending of the current season could open the door.
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"They're two different animals," he said of the film and TV formats.
"And the second movie, we tried to do something more akin to the television show.
"I think if we had to do another movie, it would have to be another tentpole movie - more in keeping with what we did with the first.
"I think there are a lot more X-Files to tell, certainly given this cliffhanger, so I think it opens up both the TV and movie parts of the franchise."
However, Carter has seemingly poured cold water over rumours of a spinoff for new stars Lauren Ambrose and Robbie Amell.
"I really love those guys," he continued. "They're terrific actors, and excellent to work with. It would be nice to include them.
"But, at the same time, we didn't make series deals with them. I can't imagine they're not going to be scooped up and be somewhat unavailable to us.
"It will just be practical about how we're able to work with them in the future."
In the UK, The X-Files recently became Channel 5's highest-rated drama series ever.
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