Alien: Earth Trailer Reveals Timeline Shocking Connection to 1979

A new trailer for the upcoming FX series Alien: Earth has revealed its timeline placement, confirming it takes place in 2120, just two years before the events of the iconic 1979 film Alien. This adjustment clarifies earlier assumptions that the series was set closer to the time of Prometheus, which occurs in 2093. The show follows a mysterious space vessel that crash-lands on Earth, leading to a tense encounter with Xenomorphs and introducing a young woman and a team of soldiers who make a fateful discovery. Alien: Earth aims to explore pivotal moments in the Alien franchise, possibly addressing the origins of Weyland-Yutani's interest in Xenomorphs. The series, set for release on Hulu in summer 2025, marks an exciting addition to the Alien universe, especially with the active development of Alien: Romulus 2.

Alien: Earth is set in 2120, just two years before the original Alien movie, which is a significant timeframe in the series lore.

The Alien franchise began with Ridley Scott’s groundbreaking film in 1979 and has since evolved into a rich narrative filled with horror and science fiction elements. The series has produced several movies, comics, and even video games, making it a staple in sci-fi media. With Alien: Earth and other projects like Alien: Romulus, fans are eager to see how the storylines intertwine and contribute to the understanding of the Xenomorph legacy.