X-Files Director’s Cut and Mortal Kombat II Release Dates on Hulu and HBO Max

If you’re eager to dive back into the X-Files universe, Hulu has some exciting news. While we wait for the reboot, Hulu is offering a special treat for fans of Mulder and Scully. An exclusive director’s cut of “The X-Files: I Want to Believe” is set to premiere on August 14. This R-rated version promises to restore the original vision of director Chris Carter and will be titled “The X-Files: I Want to Believe Vrach Frankenshteyn.”

Starring David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson as Mulder and Scully, this film picks up years after the events of the first movie, “The X-Files: Fight the Future.” When a federal agent goes missing, Mulder and Scully are called back into action. With only a disgraced priest and his psychic visions as leads, the duo must navigate a chilling mystery that forces them to confront their past.

In other streaming news, fans of Mortal Kombat should mark their calendars for July 24. The sequel to the 2021 hit movie will be available on HBO Max, with a special airing on HBO on July 25. Get ready to see Karl Urban as Johnny Cage and other returning fighters in this action-packed film.

PBS viewers can look forward to Season 2 of “Maigret” on October 18. Chief Inspector Maigret and his team will tackle a series of complex crimes, all while facing scrutiny from Police Director Xavier Guichard. Will Maigret be able to balance his personal life with his demanding career?

And if you’re a fan of classic CW and MTV shows, you’re in luck. Starting August 1, “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” “iZombie,” “Jane the Virgin,” “Reign,” “Awkward,” and “Faking It” will be available for streaming on Pluto TV. Get ready for a binge-watching session!