Alien: Earth

“Alien: Earth” is an upcoming science fiction horror television series created by Noah Hawley, set to premiere on FX on Hulu in the United States and internationally on Disney+ via Star in 2025. Serving as a prequel, the series is set approximately two years before the events of the original 1979 “Alien” film.

**Synopsis**
The narrative begins with a mysterious spacecraft crash-landing on Earth, leading a young woman and a diverse group of tactical soldiers to a discovery that confronts them with the planet’s greatest threat.
**Cast**
The series boasts a talented ensemble cast, including:
– **Sydney Chandler** as Wendy, a woman with the body of an adult but the consciousness of a child.
– **Timothy Olyphant** as Kirsh, Wendy’s synthetic mentor and trainer.
– **Alex Lawther** as CJ, a soldier.
– **Samuel Blenkin** as Boy Kavalier, a CEO.
– **Essie Davis** as Dame Silvia.
– **Adarsh Gourav** as Slightly.
– **Kit Young** as Tootles.
Additional cast members include David Rysdahl, Babou Ceesay, Jonathan Ajayi, Erana James, Lily Newmark, Diêm Camille, and Adrian Edmondson.

**Production**
Initially announced in December 2020, “Alien: Earth” is a collaborative production between 20th Television and Scott Free Productions. Filming commenced on July 19, 2023, in Thailand but faced interruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. Production resumed in April 2024 and concluded by mid-July.

**Release**
The series is slated for release in the first half of 2025 on FX on Hulu in the United States and on Disney+ via Star internationally. A teaser trailer was unveiled on January 27, 2025, offering a glimpse into the intense and suspenseful atmosphere of the series.
“Alien: Earth” aims to expand the rich lore of the “Alien” franchise by exploring the origins of the Xenomorph threat on Earth, promising a blend of horror and science fiction that has captivated audiences for decades.