The wait is finally over for fans of the Alien franchise, as FX has announced the official release date for the much-anticipated series Alien: Earth. After months of tantalizing teasers, cryptic images, and brief trailers that left fans craving more, the series is now within reach, and the countdown is on.
Mark Your Calendars: August 12th, 2025
Get ready for an unforgettable sci-fi adventure! Alien: Earth will premiere on FX and Hulu in the United States on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, with the first two episodes airing. International viewers can catch it on Disney+ starting the following day, August 13, 2025, including in France. The series consists of eight episodes, with the season finale slated for September 24, 2025.
Set in the year 2120, just two years before the events of the original Alien film, Alien: Earth takes us to a time when Earth is ruled by five powerful corporations: Prodigy, Weyland-Yutani, Lynch, Dynamic, and Threshold. This world is teeming with cyborgs—humans with both biological and artificial components—and synthetics, humanoid robots with artificial intelligence. But everything changes when a young genius, the founder and CEO of Prodigy Corporation, unveils a groundbreaking advancement in technology: hybrids—humanoid robots with human consciousness.
The Plot: A New Chapter in the Alien Universe
The first hybrid prototype, named Wendy, marks a new era in the race for immortality. However, when a Weyland-Yutani spaceship collides with Prodigy City, Wendy and other hybrids encounter mysterious, terrifying life forms that no one could have anticipated. The show promises to introduce not one, but five different monsters, each more menacing than the last.
This series, created by the talented Noah Hawley (known for Fargo), is produced by Ridley Scott and David W. Zucker. Alien: Earth marks the first time in the franchise’s history that a story will unfold primarily on Earth, bringing a fresh twist to the Alien saga. With the promise of intense drama, suspense, and new threats, this series is shaping up to be a massive hit.
A Star-Studded Cast
The series boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Sydney Chandler (Don’t Worry Darling), Timothy Olyphant (Justified), Alex Lawther (The End of the F**ing World*), Essie Davis (Mister Babadook), and Samuel Blenkin (Black Mirror). Other notable names include David Rysdahl (Fargo), Adarsh Gourav (Guns & Gulaabs), Babou Ceesay (Rogue One), and Jonathan Ajayi (Vigil), with John Landgraf, CEO of FX, expressing great confidence in the series’ success. He has described Alien: Earth as “a major imaginative reinvention” of the beloved franchise.
The Hype: Why Fans Are Buzzing
Alien: Earth has already generated considerable excitement, and the buzz surrounding its release is only intensifying. Fans of the Alien franchise are eagerly awaiting what promises to be a bold expansion of the universe. The sci-fi thriller combines the best elements of the original franchise with fresh, new ideas, pushing the boundaries of storytelling and suspense.
In anticipation of the show’s premiere, Disney+ is offering all of the previous Alien films on its streaming platform, giving newcomers and longtime fans a chance to revisit the iconic franchise before diving into the new series.
With a gripping storyline, a stellar cast, and a promise to delve deeper into the mysterious and thrilling world of Alien, Alien: Earth is sure to be one of the most exciting sci-fi series of 2025. Mark your calendars, because this is one release you won’t want to miss.