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Alien: Earth Premieres on FX and Hulu With Double-Episode Debut

U.S. audiences can tap free trials from major providers to catch the launch before its weekly rollout

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Overview

  • The first two episodes of Alien: Earth dropped Aug. 12 at 8 p.m. ET on FX and Hulu in the U.S. with simultaneous streaming on Disney+ internationally.
  • The eight-episode season continues with weekly Tuesday releases through Sept. 23 following the double-episode debut.
  • Providers including DIRECTV, Fubo TV and Sling TV are offering free trials and introductory discounts to help viewers access the premiere.
  • Created by Noah Hawley and executive produced by Ridley Scott, the series is set in 2120 after the USCSS Maginot crash and leads into the original 1979 Alien.
  • The show marries practical creature effects with new insect-inspired alien species and synth-based storylines to explore body horror and corporate ethics.