Alien: Earth: Release date, global release times, episode schedule, plot and where to watch

Alien: Earth is set to premiere on FX, Hulu, and Disney Plus, expanding the iconic Alien universe with a new prequel story. Created by Noah Hawley, the series takes place two years before the events of Ellen Ripley’s mission aboard the Nostromo. Viewers can expect a mix of science fiction, suspense, and corporate intrigue.

Alien: Earth Release Date, Global Release Times

Alien: Earth will be released on August 12 at 5pm PT/8pm ET in the United States. Viewers outside the US will receive the episodes at different times due to time zone differences. Release times by region:

• Brazil: 9pm (August 12)
• UK: 1am (August 13)
• Central European Summer Time: 2am (August 13)
• Eastern European Summer Time: 3am (August 13)
• India: 5:30am (August 13)
• Australia: 10am (August 13)
• New Zealand: 12pm (August 13)

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Alien: Earth Episode Schedule

Alien: Earth will have eight episodes in its first season. The first two episodes will be released together on August 12, with subsequent episodes arriving weekly. Episode titles and release dates:

• Neverland – August 12, 2025
• Mr. October – August 12, 2025
• Metamorphosis – August 19, 2025
• Observation – August 26, 2025
• Emergence – September 2, 2025
• The Fly – September 9, 2025
• In Space, No One – September 16, 2025
• The Real Monsters – September 23, 2025

Alien: Earth Season 2 Possibilities

FX chief John Landgraf indicated in a 2024 interview that Season 2 is likely. Noah Hawley described Season 1 as a “proof of concept” and suggested the series is designed for multiple seasons. Hawley also mentioned having an endpoint in mind for the overall story.

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Alien: Earth Plot

The first episode title, Neverland, hints at thematic inspiration from Peter Pan. Hawley explained that the story uses the metaphor of growing up and survival, interpreting the original tale as darker than commonly perceived.

The plot follows Wendy (Sydney Chandler) and her team investigating a mysterious alien vessel that crashes on Earth. The group encounters dangerous extraterrestrial creatures, including a Xenomorph. Powerful corporations with hidden agendas are also involved, competing for control over the alien threats.

FAQs

How many episodes are in Alien: Earth Season 1?
Alien: Earth Season 1 has eight episodes, with the first two released on August 12 and the rest released weekly until September 23.

When will Alien: Earth be available to watch outside the US?
International viewers will see episodes between August 12 and August 13 depending on their time zones, with staggered release times for each region.