Overview

• Noah Hawley showcased a full-scale Nostromo-like set at San Diego Comic-Con to underscore the series’ commitment to practical creature effects.
• The prequel is set in 2120 on a dystopian Earth controlled by rival megacorporations and follows hybrid leader Wendy investigating a crashed Weyland-Yutani vessel in Prodigy City.
• FX and Hulu will premiere the first two episodes on August 12, with subsequent installments dropping every Tuesday and Disney+ handling international distribution.
• Sydney Chandler stars as Wendy, the first synthetic humanoid with human consciousness, alongside Timothy Olyphant and an ensemble of hybrids and soldiers.
• Across eight episodes, the series will explore themes of corporate greed and artificial intelligence while introducing multiple alien species, including the iconic Xenomorph.