The X Files: I Want to Believe Timeline ( Real )

announcement
April 22, 2007

Announcement of The X-Files: I Want to Believe

The official announcement of the development of the film The X-Files: I Want to Believe, the second feature film based on the television series The X-Files.

production
September 6, 2007

Filming of The X-Files: I Want to Believe Begins

Principal photography for The X-Files: I Want to Believe started, marking the production phase of the movie.

production
November 20, 2007

Filming of The X-Files: I Want to Believe Ends

Principal photography for the movie was completed.

The X Files: I Want to Believe Timeline ( Fictional )

character_status
2007-Early

Introduction of Mulder and Scully post-FBI

Fox Mulder is no longer working with the FBI, and Dana Scully is a medical doctor. Mulder is approached about a kidnapping case.

crime_event
2007-Mid

Kidnapping of young boy Ralph

Young boy named Ralph is abducted, triggering the main investigation of the film.

investigation_start
2007-Mid

FBI requests Mulder's assistance

FBI agent Dakota Whitney asks Mulder to help in the case due to his expertise in unusual and paranormal cases.

consultation
2007-Mid

Mulder consults with Scully

Mulder seeks medical and scientific advice from Scully to help with the investigation.

paranormal_encounter
2007-Mid

Mulder encounters the psychic Father Joe

Mulder meets Father Joe McAlpin, a former priest and psychic who claims he can provide insight into the disappearance alongside mysterious psychic visions.

paranormal_investigation
2007-Late

Investigation unearths possible supernatural involvement

Clues suggest the kidnapping might have paranormal elements, including presence of a mysterious creature or entity.

case_resolution
2007-Late

Mulder confronts the psychic visions and case resolution

Mulder experiences psychic events that lead to location of Ralph and confrontation with the kidnapper or supernatural entity.

character_development
2007-End

Closing reflections by Mulder and Scully

Mulder and Scully reunite and discuss the case and its implication on their beliefs and relationship.