- Alien: Earth will be released on August 12, 2025, in the U.S. and on August 13, 2025, in the U.K.
- The television series is a prequel to the original Alien film, released in 1979.
- It is the first Alien title set on Earth.
The Alien franchise dropped its first film in 1979, and since then, it has been terrorizing the fandom with the claustrophobic environment, retro-futuristic tech, and the incredible cast. Alien: Romulus was the latest film of the franchise that took the internet by storm in 2024. So, it makes sense why the creators decided to bring something new to the table, ie, the first television show, Alien: Earth. I know the anticipated title is not that far away, so you all must be craving every detail around it. Here is everything you should know about the upcoming Alien: Earth TV series.
What Is the Alien: Earth Release Date?
Alien: Earth will be released on August 12, 2025, for the U.S. audience and a day after, ie, August 13, for those in the UK. The former can watch the electrifying episodes of Alien: Earth on Hulu and FX; the latter can watch them on Disney+.
Noah Hawley, the writer and director of the show, informed The Hollywood Reporter on July 17, 2024, that the film has wrapped up filming. He also stated that he had entered into the post-production immediately after completing the filming. He clearly revealed that the alien projects demand much larger visual effects compared to the other genre titles, so it takes more time. Well, it makes sense why the series is being released one year after it was entirely shot the previous year.
How Many Episodes Are There in Alien: Earth?
Alien: Earth consists of eight episodes, with the first two set to premiere on August 12, 2025. The rest will follow a weekly schedule and will go on until September 23, 2025. The titles of the episodes have still been kept under wraps, and we may find out about them a couple of days ahead of the episode’s release.
Who Is in the Cast of Alien: Earth?
Alien: Earth has a talented group of actors who are all geared up for the terrifying journey. Here is the list of Alien: Earth cast members:
- Sydney Chandler as Wendy
- Timothy Olyphant as Kirsh
- Samuel Blenkin as Boy Kavalier
- Alex Lawther as CJ “Hermit”
- Essie Davis as Dame Silvia
- Adarsh Gourav as Slightly
- David Rysdahl as Arthur
- Kit Young as Tootles
- Babou Ceesay as Morrow
- Erana James as Curly
- Jonathan Ajayi as Smee
- Lily Newmark as Nibs
- Diêm Camille as Siberian
- Adrian Edmondson as Atom Eins
- Moe Bar-El as Rashidi
- Sandra Yi Sencindiver as Yutani
- Karen Aldridge
- Richa Moorjani
- Enzo Cilenti
- Amir Boutrous
- Max Rinehart
- Victoria Masoma
- Jamie Bipsing
- Michael Smiley
- Tanapol Chuksrida
Do We Have a Trailer for Alien: Earth?
Yes, we have a couple of trailers teasing the brutal events that will occur in the upcoming series. The first teaser arrived during the screening of Romulus, and it got fans intrigued by showing Earth’s reflection on a Xenomorph’s head. The other one came out in November 2025; however, we didn’t get to see much, as it was featured in a video clip that showcased every Disney project coming out in 2025.
During the AFC Championship game on January 26, 2025, another video clip surfaced, and this was the first time we got a clear picture of what to expect. There are a number of video clips and images that allow us to know what exactly the series will look like, and trust me when I say this, it looks horrifying.
Where Does Alien: Earth Fit into the Alien Franchise?
Alien: Earth is the first title set on Earth, and it’s set two years prior to the 1979 film titled Alien. The official synopsis reveals “When a mysterious space vessel crash-lands on Earth, a young woman and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet’s greatest threat.”
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