The much-anticipated series *Alien: Earth* is set to make its debut with the first two episodes on **August 12**, airing at **8pm ET** on **Hulu** in the U.S., and internationally on **FX and Disney+** at **8pm PT / ET**. Following this premiere, new episodes of the eight-part season will roll out every Tuesday.
Set in the year **2120**, the story unfolds well after the events of *Prometheus* and just two years before the iconic horror of *Alien* gripped audiences. The series follows the aftermath of the mysterious deep space research vessel *USCSS Maginot*, which crash-lands on Earth. A young woman named **Wendy** (played by Sydney Chandler) and a band of tactical soldiers uncover something that leads them directly into confrontation with an unspeakable terror lurking on our planet.
For context, fans should note that *Alien: Romulus*, another entry in the franchise, takes place between *Alien* and *Aliens*. However, *Alien: Earth* stands as its own interwoven narrative thread within the broader universe.
At this point in the timeline, Earth is under the control of five dominant megacorporations: **Weyland-Yutani**, **Prodigy**, **Lynch**, **Dynamic**, and **Threshold**. Society has evolved to include coexistence between humans, cyborgs, and synthetics. That balance shifts when the CEO of Prodigy unveils a groundbreaking innovation—hybrids, synthetic beings infused with human consciousness. Among them, Wendy becomes the first prototype, embodying the franchise’s ongoing exploration of immortality and artificial life.
One particularly intriguing plot detail is the moment Weyland-Yutani's spaceship collides with Prodigy City, leading Wendy and the other hybrids to encounter life forms described as “more terrifying than anyone could have ever imagined.” This hints at not only the classic Xenomorph but possibly four additional variants or entirely new types of alien creatures, bringing the total count to five.
Official Synopsis:
In the year 2120, Earth is ruled by five powerful corporations: Prodigy, Weyland-Yutani, Lynch, Dynamic, and Threshold. In this Corporate Era, cyborgs (humans with both biological and artificial components) and synthetics (humanoid robots powered by artificial intelligence) live alongside regular humans. The balance shifts dramatically when the visionary Founder and CEO of Prodigy Corporation unveils a revolutionary breakthrough—hybrids, humanoid robots enhanced with human consciousness. The first hybrid prototype, “Wendy,” ushers in a new age in the pursuit of immortality. When Weyland-Yutani’s spacecraft crashes into Prodigy City, “Wendy” and her fellow hybrids come face-to-face with unknown life forms more horrifying than anything previously imagined.
Cast of Alien: Earth:
- Sydney Chandler as Wendy
- Timothy Olyphant as Kirsh
- Alex Lawther as Hermit
- Samuel Blenkin as Boy Kavalier
- Babou Ceesay as Morrow
- Adrian Edmondson as Atom Eins
- David Rysdahl as Arthur Sylvia
- Essie Davis as Dame Sylvia
- Lily Newmark as Nibs
- Erana James as Curly
- Adarsh Gourav as Slightly
- Jonathan Ajayi as Smee
- Kit Young as Tootles
- Diêm Camille as Siberian
- Moe Bar-El as Rashidi
- Sandra Yi Sencindiver as Yutani
AI Characters (Synthetics) in the Alien Movie Franchise
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Back in January of last year, showrunner **Noah Hawley** clarified his decision not to incorporate the mythology established in *Prometheus* for *Alien: Earth*. He expressed a preference for the "retro-futurism" of the original films, having discussed many elements of the franchise with director **Ridley Scott**. Despite those conversations, Hawley chose to distance himself from the bioweapon storyline introduced in the prequels, favoring the foundational lore of the original *Alien* film instead.
This is shaping up to be a major period for the *Alien* universe. With *Alien: Romulus 2* currently in development and the upcoming crossover with the Predator universe in *Predator: Badlands*, the sci-fi horror landscape is expanding rapidly—and fans couldn’t be more excited.
