FX on Hulu Unveils ‘Alien: Earth’ – A New Chapter in the Alien Franchise
Following the successful release of Alien: Romulus, the enhanced Alien universe continues to evolve with the announcement of the upcoming television series Alien: Earth, set to premiere this summer on FX on Hulu.
Overview of the Series
Alien: Earth marks a significant milestone as it introduces the terrifying xenomorphs to the small screen for the first time. FX has begun teasing the series through short clips, which have provided minimal details about the storyline.
Teaser Insights
A more recent promotional teaser offers glimpses of the series, showcasing a group of characters as they approach a crashed spacecraft that likely harbors the malevolent aliens. Iconic elements from the franchise, such as an alien egg and a large xenomorph, are briefly highlighted, along with a close-up of Timothy Olyphant’s character.
Plot Synopsis
The official synopsis released by FX hints at an intriguing premise: “When a mysterious space vessel crash-lands on Earth, a young woman and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet’s greatest threat.” This sets the stage for both suspense and adventure as humanity confronts the xenomorph menace.
Cast and Creative Team
Timothy Olyphant leads a diverse ensemble cast that includes:
- Sydney Chandler
- Alex Lawther
- Essie Davis
- Samuel Blenkin
- Babou Ceesay
- David Rysdahl
- Adrian Edmondson
- Adarsh Gourav
- Jonathan Ajayi
- Erana James
- Lin Newmark
- Diem Camille
- Moe Bar-El
The series is created by Noah Hawley, known for his work on previous FX hits like Fargo and Legion.
Release Information
Alien: Earth is set to be available for Hulu subscribers in the summer of 2025, though an exact release date has yet to be announced.