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'You think you can save the world': Mulder and Scully team up once more to take on massive government spying programs in new The X-Files trailer

By Caitlin O'toole and Iona Kirby For Dailymail.com

Published: 10:42 EST, 29 September 2015 | Updated: 19:43 EST, 29 September 2015

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The X-Files fans have got their most in-depth look to date at what can be expected from the highly anticipated event series when it hits screens in January.

An extended trailer was released on Tuesday, showing former FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, played by David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, reuniting to take on massive government spying programs.

Scully warns Mulder that he is biting off more than he can chew, saying: 'I have seen this before. You’re on fire, believing you’re onto some truth – that you can save the world.'

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The most in-depth look yet: A new extended trailer for the X Files event series was released on Tuesday

The trailer kicks off with scenes of a post-apocalyptic world, showing nuclear bombs going off, armoured police and protests.

A mysterious voice says: 'It will probably start on a Friday, what will seem like an attack on America, by terrorists or Russia.

'Driven by a well-oiled, well-armed and multinational group of elites, using alien technology the government the government’s been hiding for 70 years. Like yourself, I’m a true believer. What I need is your expertise.'

Chilling: We see a couple of shots of the aliens in the clip, which reunites Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson)

The truth is still out there: Scully warns Mulder that he is biting off more than he can chew

We even catch a couple of quick - but very chilling - glimpses of aliens.

The extended trailer came after a short promo aired during Fox show Gotham on Monday. It was followed later by another trailer during Minority Report.

In the first, short clip, Mulder explains: 'In 2002, our investigations ceased. My personal obsession did not.'

In a ripped-from-the-headlines plot, Mulder seems determined to get to the bottom of the massive US government surveillance programs - and of course turns to former partner Scully for help.

Apocalyptic: The clip kicks off with shocking scenes depicting nuclear bombs going off

Setting the scene: We also see protests and armoured guards, as a voice says the end of the world will 'probably start on a Friday'

'You're on fire, believing you're onto some truth': Scully delivers a stern warning to her ex-colleague

Mulder is seen standing with former boss Skinner in his abandoned X-Files office in the FBI building.

'Our work is the key to everything,' Mulder tells Skinner.

He then spots his old 'I want to believe' poster laying discarded on the floor, and kicks it in frustration.

However, Mulder soon turns to his former partner and old flame Scully, who is first seen waiting in hospital.

Still obsessed: Mulder and Scully were also seen in two trailers released the previous day

Abandoned: Mulder and former boss Skinner stand in his old X-Files office

Still searching: Mulder spies his old poster on the ground and kicks it in frusration

Scully looks at her phone with mixed feelings as Mulder's number pops up, and when she answers her old partner says simply: 'I'm here'.

Mulder is then seen standing outside in the hallway.

In addition to reuniting the former FBI partners, the trailer hints they will be taking on a new conspiracy in the form of the US government's secret spying and surveillance programs.

Surprised: Gillian Anderson returns as Scully in the highly-anticipated event series

Still has his number: Scully hesitates after getting a surprise call from Mulder

Old partners: Scully appears relieved to hear from her old partner as she waits in hospital

Scully is seen looking around in concern outside the capital in Washington DC, while in another shot Mulder glances up in concern at a security camera watching his every move.

'The police us, they spy on us, tell us that makes us safer,' he tells Skinner.

'We've never been in more danger.'

Skinner then urges: 'Then do something about it Mulder.'

Close: When Scully answers, Mulder says simply 'I'm here' as its revealed he's in the hospital hallway

Flashlights drawn: Mulder and Scully return in the event series, which will debut on January 25 and 26, 2016

Topical: Mulder glances up at a security camera in concern. The show will take on the subject of US government spying programs, with Mulder warning 'we've never been in more danger'

The trailer also includes flashbacks to what appear to be World War II-era army troops.

The original 1990s cult series often included links back to the myserious Roswell incident, as the FBI agents fought to get to the bottom of a massive government cover-up of alien activity.

In one trailer scene, the soldiers carry an injured woman before an explosion goes off.

Scully is also shown stumbling across a mysterious message, with the words 'Don't Give Up' written on the windshield of a dusty car.

Government conspiracy: Scully is seen outside the Capital Building

Do something: Skinner urges Mulder to stand up to the massive government spying programs

Roswell link? World War II-era soldiers are also seen in the longer trailer

And it appears the partners' familiar dynamic is still very much the same, with true believer Mulder keen to charge ahead despite the risks, and sensible Scully voicing her concerns.

'This is my life, this is everything I believe in,' a passionate Mulder says, prompting Scully to warn: 'You are on dangerous ground here.'

'I know what I'm doing,' Mulder says, as he puts a hand on her shoulder.

Keep looking: Scully discovers the words 'Don't give up' scrawled on a dusty car

Tough: Scully makes a surprising discovery in an old warehouse

Be careful: Scully remains the voice of reason as she cautions Mulder he's 'on dangerous ground'

There are then more flashback scenes to World War II-era soldiers, and a shot of Scully storming a dark office with her trusty flashlight and gun drawn.

Meanwhile, the words 'The Truth Is Still Out There' flashes on the screen.

Tantalizingly, the promo ends on a shot of a smoldering cigarette as iconic baddie Cigarette Smoking Man is heard saying dryly: 'We have a small problem.'

The X-Files will return to Fox in a two-part event on January 24 and 25, 2016.

The event series will also feature Joel McHale, Lauren Ambrose and Kumail Nanjiani.