Overview

• Alien: Earth premiered Aug. 12 with Episodes 1 and 2 streaming on Hulu and airing on FX at 8 p.m. ET (Disney+ internationally), and will release the remaining six episodes weekly through Sept. 23.
• Early critical response has been overwhelmingly positive, with a 94% “fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 66 critic reviews.
• Creator Noah Hawley has expanded the Alien universe by introducing several new alien species alongside the classic Xenomorph, emphasizing handcrafted creature effects and nostalgic set designs.
• The storyline centers on “hybrids,” synthetic bodies infused with human consciousness, and explores the ethical and corporate power dynamics of transhumanism in the year 2120.
• Ridley Scott serves as an executive producer and reviewed dailies and cuts, lending his endorsement to Hawley’s standalone prequel vision.