David Fincher's MINDHUNTER Series Could Return as a Trilogy of Films; Writers are Working on it

It’s been a long, frustrating road for Mindhunter fans. David Fincher’s hauntingly detailed psychological crime series seemed to disappear into the Netflix void after its second season, despite critical acclaim and a passionate fanbase.

Since 2019, viewers have been left wondering whether they'd ever get closure or a proper ending. Now, we finally have a flicker of hope… with a twist.

In a new conversation with CBR, Holt McCallany, who played Special Agent Bill Tench, shared the most encouraging update we've heard in years, and while it’s not Season 3, it could be three two hour movies.

“So look, you know, I had a meeting with David Fincher in his office a few months ago, and he said to me that there is a chance that it may come back as three two-hour movies, but I think it's just a chance. I know there are writers that are working, but you know, David has to be happy with scripts.”

While, this isn’t a sure thing, there is a possibility of Mindhunter returning as a trilogy of films, that is now officially on the table. For fans who’ve been stuck in cancellation limbo, this is big news.

Mindhunter never looked like a big-budget beast, but Fincher’s exacting standards and cinematic approach made the show expensive to produce, and that’s part of why Netflix pulled the plug.

The fact that writers are currently working on potential scripts signals that Fincher is seriously exploring this idea. And even if Netflix ultimately says no, there’s still a chance these films could find a home elsewhere. The streaming landscape has shifted, and more than a few high-profile shows have hopped platforms to get finished.

Of course, nothing is greenlit yet, but I love the idea that Mindhunter could return in the form of two-hour films. It’s the kind of storytelling format that could actually suit the show’s methodical pacing.