FX has unveiled the highly anticipated trailer for Alien: Earth, the forthcoming sci-fi horror series directed by Emmy-winning director Noah Hawley ("Fargo", "Legion") and backed by the legendary producer Ridley Scott, known for helming the original Alien. The show marks a significant shift in the franchise, depicting the dreadful xenomorphs and extraterrestrial horrors as they descend upon Earth. Deviating from the series’ conventional deep-space setup, Alien: Earth takes the terror to planet Earth, sending chills down viewer’s spines.
The series is set in the year 2120 on a research island ominously named Neverland. In this future, Earth is run by five mega-corporations—Prodigy, Weyland-Yutani, Lynch, Dynamic, and Threshold—that shape all aspects of life. Within this "Corporate Era," humans coexist uneasily with the synthetic humanoid robots powered by artificial intelligence and cyborgs, the enhanced humans with artificial parts. But the plot takes a stark turn when Prodigy Corporation’s CEO, the young and enigmatic Boy Kavalier, played by Samuel Blenkin, unleashes a radical new advancement, introducing hybrids, robots implanted with actual human consciousness.
Pulled into the mishaps of this groundbreaking twist is Wendy, played by Sydney Chandler, the very first human to successfully upload her consciousness into a synthetic body, becoming the prototype hybrid. Years after her transformation, Wendy ventures on a critical mission with a unit of hybrid soldiers in order to investigate the crash of Weyland-Yutani's deep-space research vessel USCSS Maginot in Prodigy City. Their discovery is truly chilling, portraying shattered cryo-chambers, blood-smeared walls, and, as one crew member grimly puts it, “like a zoo where all the animals escaped.”
The true horror is soon revealed. The Maginot had been collecting dangerous alien life forms from “the darkest corners of the universe.” As another character, Morrow (played by Babou Ceesay), grimly states, “This ship collected five different life forms. Monsters. Invasive species. Predatory.” Among these terrifying organisms is the infamous Xenomorph, whose brief but appalling appearance in the trailer has left longtime fans screaming in fear and frenzy.
The use of the word “predatory” and the clicking and chittering ominous noises heard in the trailer have ignited fan theories about a future crossover with the Predator universe. Though no Yautja has appeared directly, the clues are hard to ignore, especially after the Predator: Badlands trailer earlier this year featured Weyland-Yutani logos, linking the two mythologies.
While much of the threat looms in mystery, it’s confirmed that Earth is now home to five monstrous alien species, with only the Xenomorph explicitly identified so far. The other four, teased only in fragmented shots and grotesque sound design, are likely to make their full debut over the course of the series.
The cast is as daunting as the creatures they're set up against. Alongside Sydney Chandler, the series stars Timothy Olyphant, Alex Lawther, Samuel Blenkin, Babou Ceesay, Essie Davis, Lily Newmark, Adrian Edmondson, David Rysdahl, Erana James, Adarsh Gourav, Jonathan Ajayi, Kit Young, Diêm Camille, Moe Bar-El, and Sanda Yi Sencindiver.
Behind the scenes, the series is in talented hands. In addition to Hawley and Scott, executive producers include David W. Zucker, Joseph Iberti, Dana Gonzales, and Clayton Krueger. FX has reportedly spared no expense in production value, with early footage showcasing cinematic-quality visuals and creature effects worthy of the franchise’s silver screen legacy.
Coincidently, the arrival of Alien: Earth is perfectly timed to take the Alien: Romulus frenzy up a notch. Director Fede Álvarez has announced a new sequel, stating that pre-production is underway and filming is set to begin this October. Its success in theatres has already fueled anticipation for Alien: Earth, seating fans at the edge of their seats, speculating how both projects may eventually tie together.
Alien: Earth is set to premiere on Disney+ on August 12, 2025, with a total of eight episodes unfolding itself weekly through September 24. Launching amid the growing hype surrounding both Romulus and the upcoming Predator: Killer of Killers, this new chapter in the Alien saga promises to establish its place as a defining force in the sci-fi genre.