Alien: Earth Gets Release Date, Episode Count, and Fresh Story

Alien: Earth is set to premiere its first two episodes on August 12 on Hulu and FX internationally. The new series is set in the year 2120 and follows the crash of the deep space research vessel USCSS Maginot on Earth. The story revolves around a young woman named Wendy, played by Sydney Chandler, and a group of tactical soldiers who make a critical discovery that leads them to face the planet's greatest threat. The series adds a fresh twist to the established Alien universe with the introduction of hybrid humanoids, blending human consciousness with robotic features, and suggests the presence of terrifying new life forms beyond the iconic Xenomorphs.

Set against the backdrop of a corporate-controlled Earth dominated by five major entities, including the infamous Weyland-Yutani, the show explores themes like immortality and advancement in synthetic life. Showrunner Noah Hawley has opted not to follow the narratives established in Prometheus, favoring a return to the retro-futuristic aesthetics that characterized the original films.

Alien: Earth will premiere its first two episodes on August 12, 2025, with subsequent episodes releasing weekly.

As part of the beloved Alien franchise, which has captivated audiences since the debut of Ridley Scott's original film in 1979, Alien: Earth operates within a rich narrative history. The franchise has expanded through various films, comics, and games, consistently exploring the conflict between humans and alien species. The series will also tie into recent developments like Alien: Romulus, continuing to broaden the lore of this iconic science fiction universe.