Watch the trailer for The X-Files Season 11 that debuted at New York Comic Con

FOX has ordered a second chapter of THE X-FILES event series. The all-new 10-episode installment once again will be executive-produced by creator Chris Carter, with stars David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson returning in their roles as iconic FBI Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully. The event series will air during the 2018 season.

“Iconic characters, rich storytelling, bold creators — these are the hallmarks of great TV shows. And they are some of the reasons why THE X-FILES has had such a profound impact on millions of fans worldwide,” said David Madden, President, Fox Broadcasting Company. “Chris’ creativity, along with the brilliant work of David and Gillian, continue to propel this pop culture phenomenon, and we can’t wait to see what fresh mysteries Mulder and Scully uncover in this next chapter of THE X-FILES.”

The new footage was first shown at NYCC shows Mulder and Scully caught in a race against time to save civilization from total destruction. It also somehow involves Mulder and Scully’s missing son.

Directed by Chris Carter, the show stars David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Mitch Pileggi, William B. Davis, Dean Haglund, Annabeth Gish, Robbie Amell, and Lauren Ambrose.

The 10 episode series hits next year.