A new series set in the “Alien” universe premieres tonight.
“Alien: Earth” comes to FX and Hulu from Noah Hawley, best known for creating and writing “Fargo.” The new series is a prequel to Ridley Scott’s 1979 film “Alien,” which started the franchise still going strong today.
It follows the crew of the space vessel Maginot. When it crash-lands on earth, a young woman and a group of tactical soldiers make a discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet’s biggest threat.
Here’s everything you need to know about “Alien: Earth,” from when you can tune in to who’s in the cast.
The first two episodes of “Alien: Earth” premiere Aug. 12 at 8 p.m. ET. New episodes will continue to air weekly on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET through Sept. 23.
If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to watch “Alien: Earth” for free. One option we love is DIRECTV, which comes with five days free and starts at $59.99/month, with plenty of subscription options that include FX.
Episodes of “Alien: Earth” will also stream on Hulu at 8 p.m. ET on release days. Hulu offers a 30-day free trial for new users.
Season 1 of “Alien: Earth” will consist of eight episodes, released weekly. Check out the full season release schedule below.
Stars from “Justified,” “Don’t Worry Darling,” “Andor” and beyond make up the cast of “Alien: Earth.”
While FX has not officially renewed “Alien: Earth” for Season 2, creator Noah Hawley told Variety in July 2025 that “Season 1 is the proof of concept, and if it works commercially, then Season 2 is about building a model upon which we can envision making a Season 3, 4, 5.”
Here’s where you can stream all of the “Alien” movies online.
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