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Alien: Earth

Alien: Earth is an American science fiction horror television series created by Noah Hawley.

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

Alien: Earth is a science fiction horror television series and the first TV show in the Alien franchise. It premiered on August 12, 2025, on FX and Hulu.

What it is

Created by Noah Hawley, the series is set in the year 2120, two years before the events of the 1979 film Alien. It follows Wendy and a group of tactical soldiers after a mysterious deep-space vessel crash-lands on Earth. The main cast includes Sydney Chandler, Timothy Olyphant, Alex Lawther, Essie Davis, Samuel Blenkin, Babou Ceesay, and Adarsh Gourav.

Key details

The first season consists of eight episodes. It originally aired on FX and streamed on Hulu in the United States, and was also made available on Disney+ in Canada and other international markets. The series is a live-action television expansion of the Alien franchise.

Why it matters

As the first television series in the Alien franchise, it expands the universe beyond the films. For Canadian viewers, it became accessible through Disney+ alongside the FX/Hulu release, offering a new entry point into the iconic sci-fi horror world.

In short

  • First TV series in the Alien franchise
  • Set in 2120, two years before the original 1979 film
  • Story begins after a spacecraft crash-lands on Earth
  • Main cast includes Sydney Chandler and Timothy Olyphant
Canadian angle

For Canadian viewers, Alien: Earth is relevant as part of the wider Alien franchise and was made available through Disney+ in international markets, including Canada, according to coverage of its rollout.[6][8]

Quick questions

What is Alien: Earth?
Alien: Earth is a science fiction horror television series created by Noah Hawley and set in the Alien franchise.
When is Alien: Earth released?
It premiered on August 12, 2025, on FX and Hulu.
Who is in the cast?
The main cast includes Sydney Chandler, Timothy Olyphant, Alex Lawther, Essie Davis, Samuel Blenkin, Babou Ceesay, and Adarsh Gourav.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien:_Earth
    Supports: Series type, creator, franchise position, setting, and main cast.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13623632/
    Supports: Release date.
  3. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/show/alien-earth/umc.cmc.4rv9ncl211uqsyev7vzmhgnwm
    Supports: Basic plot synopsis.
  4. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/alien_earth
    Supports: Setting, premise, creator, genre, and release date.
  5. FX / YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbsiKjVAV28
    Supports: Trailer synopsis and names of central characters.
  6. French Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien:_Earth
    Supports: International distribution on Disney+ and series format.
  7. TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/news/alien-earth-fx-hulu-tv-series-release-date-cast-trailer/
    Supports: Premiere date, episode count, and cast list.
  8. Space.com — https://www.space.com/everything-we-know-about-the-alien-tv-series
    Supports: Premiere date, setting, plot, and cast.