Ridley Scott’s Universe Expands: Alien: Earth Promises Pre-Original Timeline Thrills Across Hulu, FX, and Disney Plus
Darling, if there’s one thing we know about timeless style, it’s that true icons never go out of fashion – and neither do truly terrifying extraterrestrial creatures. As Roman playwright Terence so eloquently penned in 165BC, “I am human, and nothing human is alien to me.” Little did he know he was practically writing the mission statement for what would become cinema’s most enduring sci-fi horror franchise.
The Alien saga has been serving looks – albeit nightmarish ones – for decades, and now it’s about to make its most anticipated debut yet. Like a perfectly tailored Chanel suit that never loses its edge, this Oscar-winning franchise has earned well over a billion dollars worldwide, proving there’s nothing more fundamentally human than our obsession with the unknown.
What makes this franchise so irresistibly magnetic is its sheer versatility – much like a statement piece that works from boardroom to ballroom. These films seamlessly blend creature-horror with Freudian nightmares, weaving together action, sci-fi, theology, and biting satire into one cohesive masterpiece. And let’s be honest, the real monster isn’t the alien itself – it’s the profit-driven corporation determined to weaponize it. How very fashion industry of them.
Now that Disney has acquired this coveted IP, we can expect this franchise to multiply like the latest It-bag trend. The anticipation for Alien: Earth might instill dread in some audiences, but tracking its release schedule shouldn’t leave you feeling lost in space.
Here’s what that looks like as part of the wider Alien: Earth release schedule:
Alien: Earth episode 1: August 12, 2025
Alien: Earth episode 2: August 12, 2025
Alien: Earth episode 3: August 19, 2025
Alien: Earth episode 4: August 26, 2025
Alien: Earth episode 5: September 2, 2025
Alien: Earth episode 6: September 9, 2025
Alien: Earth episode 7: September 16, 2025
Alien: Earth episode 8: September 23, 2025
Noah Hawley’s highly anticipated Alien series, positioned as a prequel set two years before Ridley Scott’s original masterpiece, is finally gracing our screens. Mark your calendars, fashion lovers: Alien: Earth episode one drops August 12 on Hulu, FX, and Disney Plus at 5:00 PM Pacific/8:00 PM Eastern – that’s 1:00 AM BST for our chic UK readers.
The premiere is serving us a double feature moment with two episodes releasing simultaneously, followed by weekly Tuesday drops thereafter. This eight-episode first season promises to be as meticulously crafted as Hawley’s previous work on Legion and Fargo.
Available for streaming on Hulu in the US and Disney Plus worldwide under its Star collection, with simultaneous FX broadcasts, this series is positioned to be the season’s most talked-about cultural phenomenon. Like any truly iconic piece, it’s accessible across multiple platforms while maintaining its exclusive appeal.
The franchise’s malleability has always been its greatest strength – adapting and evolving while maintaining its core DNA. As we prepare for this earthbound chapter, one thing remains certain: in space, no one can hear you scream, but on Earth, everyone will be talking about it.
