FX’s Alien: Earth, crafted by Noah Hawley, has landed, bringing the Alien franchise’s signature horror to TV for the first time. Premiering August 12, 2025, this gripping series blends Xenomorph terror with corporate dystopia. Here’s your quick guide to the cast, streaming details, release schedule, and how it fits into the Alien universe.

Star-Studded Cast Led by Sydney Chandler

Alien: Earth features a dynamic cast, with Sydney Chandler as Wendy, a synthetic with a child’s mind in a superhuman body, delivering a captivating mix of innocence and strength. Timothy Olyphant plays Kirsh, a calculating android with murky motives, while Babou Ceesay is Morrow, a cyborg survivor of a crashed Weyland-Yutani ship. Samuel Blenkin shines as Boy Kavalier, the ambitious CEO of Prodigy Corporation, driving the plot’s corporate intrigue.

The ensemble includes Alex Lawther as Hermit, Wendy’s empathetic brother, and Essie Davis as Dame Sylvia. The “Lost Boys” hybrids—Adarsh Gourav, Jonathan Ajayi, Erana James, Lily Newmark, and Kit Young—add a haunting edge as superhuman siblings named after Peter Pan characters.

Streaming and Release Schedule

Alien: Earth debuted on August 12, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on FX, with episodes streaming on Hulu and Disney+ the same day. The eight-episode season kicked off with two episodes, followed by weekly Tuesday releases. International viewers can catch it on Disney+ starting August 13, 2025.

Plot and Alien Timeline Placement

Set in 2120, Alien: Earth is a prequel, occurring two years before the 1979 Alien film (2122). The story follows the crash of the USCSS Maginot, unleashing Xenomorphs and new creatures like parasitic eyeballs on a corporate-ruled Earth. Wendy and her hybrid siblings navigate this chaos while battling Prodigy Corporation’s immortality-driven agenda.

Alien Timeline Snapshot:

• 2093: Prometheus explores Xenomorph origins.
• 2104: Alien: Covenant follows android David’s experiments.
• 2120: Alien: Earth brings aliens to Earth.
• 2122: Alien depicts the Nostromo’s Xenomorph encounter.
• 2179: Aliens features Ripley’s return.
• 2381: Alien: Resurrection unfolds in the distant future.

Alien: Earth bridges a key gap, showing Earth’s dystopian state before the Nostromo’s mission.

Critical Buzz and Fan Reactions

With an 88% Rotten Tomatoes score, Alien: Earth has won over critics for its bold mix of horror and philosophical depth. Fans on X praise its intense atmosphere and Chandler’s performance, though some note uneven pacing early on. “A thrilling new chapter for Alien,” raves Variety, while X user @SciFiGuru calls it “Hawley’s best yet.”

Why You Should Watch

Noah Hawley (Fargo) delivers a fresh yet faithful Alien story, blending visceral scares with themes of AI and corporate greed. Shot in Thailand with stunning sets, Alien: Earth is a visual and emotional powerhouse. Stream it now on FX, Hulu, or Disney+ for a terrifying ride.

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