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Pluto TV to Stream All 11 Seasons of The X-Files Free Starting Jan. 1, 2026

Pluto TV positions the franchise within its sci-fi lineup, keeping the full archive outside the subscription paywall.

Overview

  • All 218 episodes will be available free with ads on Pluto TV via on-demand access and a dedicated 24/7 channel.
  • The new channel will first air the series in chronological order, then shift to themed weekend marathons.
  • The series remains on subscription services such as Hulu and Disney+, with Pluto TV offering an AVOD alternative from the Paramount-owned platform.
  • The X-Files spans 11 seasons from its 1993 debut through revival seasons in 2016 and 2018, all included in the Pluto TV release.
  • A separate reboot led by Ryan Coogler is in development for Disney/ABC, unrelated to Pluto TV’s archival rollout.