Alien: Earth New Episodes Release Schedule and Platform
The Alien: Earth series, produced by FX Productions and 20th Television, has confirmed its premiere date and episode structure for the first season. The show streams exclusively on Hulu in the United States and on Disney+ internationally. The first season consists of eight episodes, with the series premiere airing on August 12, 2025. Subsequent episodes will follow a weekly release schedule every Wednesday, with the final episode of the season expected in early October 2025. Hulu has confirmed that all eight episodes will be available for streaming at launch for subscribers.
Production for Alien: Earth was led by 20th Television and executive produced by Noah Hawley and the original film's director, Ridley Scott. The series was filmed at the Fox Studios lot in Los Angeles, California. The premiere date was officially announced by FX and Hulu in a joint press release, confirming the show as a premium scripted series within the Alien franchise. The series is rated TV-MA and is produced in English.
Cast, Characters, and Plot of Alien: Earth New Episodes
The main cast of Alien: Earth includes Sydney Chandler as Wendy, a synthetic human hybrid, and Alex Lawther as Boy, her human partner. The ensemble also features Samuel Blenkin, Essie Davis, and Adarsh Gourav in key roles. The plot centers on the events of the original 1979 film, exploring the corporate machinations of the Weyland-Yutani Corporation and the discovery of the Xenomorph organism. The new episodes expand the timeline by focusing on the early days of the company's xenobiological research.
The series introduces a new protagonist, Wendy, who is a body-hybrid created by Weyland-Yutani to serve as a diplomatic liaison with the alien species. Her journey drives the narrative across the eight episodes, which are set on a remote space station in the year 2120. The showrunners have confirmed that the story is a direct prequel to the 1979 film, with the events of Alien: Earth setting the stage for the original movie's opening scenes. The production design draws heavily from the aesthetic of the classic films while incorporating modern visual effects.
Streaming Availability and Viewership Data for Alien: Earth
Alien: Earth is available for streaming on Hulu with a subscription, which costs $7.99 per month for the ad-supported tier and $17.99 for the ad-free tier. Internationally, the series is available on Disney+ in over 100 countries. According to Hulu's official reporting, the series premiere became the most-watched premiere for an FX series on the platform within the first 24 hours of release. The show has also trended on social media platforms, indicating strong audience engagement during its initial broadcast window.
Disney has not yet released official long-term viewership figures for the full season, but early data suggests the series is performing above average for a new FX property on the streaming service. The series is also available for purchase or rental on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Vudu, though these are not the primary distribution channels. The show's success will likely influence future development of the Alien franchise on streaming platforms, with a second season already in early development discussions at FX and Hulu.