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The highly anticipated series *Alien: Earth* is set to make its debut with the first two episodes on **August 12**, airing at **8pm ET** on **Hulu** in the U.S., and internationally via **FX and Disney+** at **8pm PT / ET**. Following this premiere, new episodes will roll out weekly every Tuesday throughout the season, culminating in a total of eight action-packed installments.
Set in the year **2120**, the story unfolds well after the events of *Prometheus*, and just two years before the ill-fated journey of the Nostromo seen in the original *Alien* film. The series, created by Noah Hawley, follows a thrilling narrative that centers around the mysterious deep-space research vessel **USCSS Maginot**, which crash-lands on Earth. At the heart of the chaos is a young woman named **Wendy** (played by Sydney Chandler), who joins forces with a group of tactical soldiers as they uncover a terrifying truth that brings them face-to-face with an existential threat to humanity.
For context, fans should note that *Alien: Romulus*, another upcoming entry in the franchise, serves as an interquel placed between the original *Alien* and *Aliens*. However, *Alien: Earth* carves its own unique path through the timeline and lore of the universe.
The World of Alien: Earth
In this future version of Earth, power is divided among five dominant corporations: **Weyland-Yutani**, **Prodigy**, **Lynch**, **Dynamic**, and **Threshold**. Humanity shares the planet with advanced beings such as cyborgs and synthetics—humanoid robots powered by artificial intelligence. The balance shifts dramatically when the CEO of Prodig Corporation unveils a revolutionary innovation: hybrids. These are humanoid robots infused with human consciousness, representing a major leap toward achieving immortality—a theme deeply embedded in the *Alien* saga. As the first hybrid prototype, Wendy plays a pivotal role in this technological evolution.
One particularly intriguing plot detail involves the aftermath of a collision between Weyland-Yutani’s spacecraft and **Prodigy City**. In the wake of this disaster, Wendy and her fellow hybrids come into contact with unknown life forms described as “more terrifying than anyone could have ever imagined.” While the Xenomorph remains the iconic terror of the franchise, early reports suggest there may be up to **five different types of monstrous entities** introduced in the series.
Official Synopsis
In the year 2120, Earth is ruled by five powerful corporations: Prodigy, Weyland-Yutani, Lynch, Dynamic, and Threshold. During this Corporate Era, humans coexist with cyborgs—individuals with both organic and mechanical components—and synthetics, advanced AI-powered humanoid robots. The equilibrium changes forever when the visionary Founder and CEO of Prodigy Corporation unveils a groundbreaking technology: hybrids—synthetic beings with real human consciousness. The first hybrid prototype, known as “Wendy,” ushers in a new age in the pursuit of immortality. After Weyland-Yutani’s spaceship crashes into Prodigy City, “Wendy” and the other hybrids are thrust into a chilling confrontation with life forms more horrifying than anything previously encountered.
Cast of Alien: Earth
- Sydney Chandler as Wendy
- Timothy Olyphant as Kirsh
- Alex Lawther as Hermit
- Samuel Blenkin as Boy Kavalier
- Babou Ceesay as Morrow
- Adrian Edmondson as Atom Eins
- David Rysdahl as Arthur Sylvia
- Essie Davis as Dame Sylvia
- Lily Newmark as Nibs
- Erana James as Curly
- Adarsh Gourav as Slightly
- Jonathan Ajayi as Smee
- Kit Young as Tootles
- Diêm Camille as Siberian
- Moe Bar-El as Rashidi
- Sandra Yi Sencindiver as Yutani
AI Characters (Synthetics) in the Alien Movie Franchise
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Back in January of last year, showrunner Noah Hawley shed light on his decision to move away from the mythos established in *Prometheus*. Despite having extensive discussions with Ridley Scott—director of the *Alien* prequels—about various elements of the franchise, Hawley ultimately chose not to incorporate the bioweapon storyline that defined the earlier films. Instead, he leaned into the retro-futuristic aesthetic and foundational lore of the original *Alien* movies, believing it better suited the tone and vision for *Alien: Earth*.
What's Next for the Alien Franchise?
This marks a significant moment for the *Alien* brand, as it continues to expand across multiple platforms. Alongside *Alien: Earth*, production is already underway on *Alien: Romulus 2*, promising further adventures in the beloved universe. Additionally, there are signs pointing to a long-awaited crossover with the Predator franchise via *Predator: Badlands*, suggesting that fans may soon witness a convergence of two of sci-fi horror’s most iconic universes.
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