Alien: Earth – A New Chapter in the Alien Universe
In 1979, viewers were introduced to the terrifying Xenomorph alongside Ellen Ripley and the crew of the Nostromo in deep space. Now, more than 30 years later, FX is bringing the iconic creature back to Earth in a new series titled Alien: Earth. This prequel to the original movie promises to delve into the origins of the deadly alien and the nefarious Weyland-Yutani Corporation.
The series, created by Noah Hawley of Fargo and Legion fame, is set to premiere on Hulu and Disney+ on Tuesday, 12 August 2025 at 8pm PT/ET. With Ridley Scott, the director of the first Alien movie, serving as an executive producer, fans can expect a thrilling and suspenseful journey back into the world of the Xenomorph.
Alien: Earth is designed to expand the Alien universe and attract a new generation of viewers. The show is set to be a multi-season story with a definitive ending, promising a satisfying conclusion for fans. The series will consist of eight episodes, with the first two premiering on the release date and the rest following in weekly installments.
Set in the year 2120, around the events of James Cameron’s Aliens, Alien: Earth will explore the early days of the Weyland-Yutani Corporation and its quest for extraterrestrial life forms. The plot will revolve around a mysterious space vessel that crash-lands on Earth, leading a young woman and a group of soldiers to uncover the planet’s greatest threat.
Noah Hawley has described the series as a futuristic showdown between rival corporations vying for technological supremacy, with themes of artificial intelligence, cyborg enhancements, and the ethics of survival. The show will offer a fresh take on the Alien franchise, combining elements of the original movies with new and surprising twists.
With promises of big surprises and a unique reimagining of the Alien universe, Alien: Earth is poised to captivate audiences and reignite the thrill of the iconic sci-fi franchise. As the Xenomorph returns to its home turf, viewers can expect a thrilling and suspenseful ride into the heart of darkness.
