Alien: Earth (Season 1, 2025)

Synopsis

Genre:

Science Fiction / Horror / Thriller

Cast:

Sydney Chandler (as Wendy)
Alex Lawther
Essie Davis
Samuel Blenkin
Babou Ceesay
Adarsh Gourav
Timothy Olyphant

Production:

Created by Noah Hawley.

Executive producers include Noah Hawley, Ridley Scott, David W. Zucker.

Production companies: 26 Keys Productions, Scott Free Productions, FXP.

Network: FX (U.S.) & Streaming via Hulu / International via Disney+.

Release Date & Country:

First aired August 12 2025 (U.S.)

Country: United States.

Number of Seasons / Episodes:

Season 1 — 1 season, 8 episodes total.

Episode Runtime:

Episodes run approximately 45–64 minutes each.

Language:

English.

IMDb Rating / Critic Score:

Critic score on Rotten Tomatoes: ~94% for Season 1.

(Exact IMDb rating may vary — you can update when available.)

Synopsis:

Set in the year 2120 two years before the events of the 1979 film Alien Earth is controlled by powerful corporations. When the deep-space research vessel USCSS Maginot crashes into Earth, it brings with it unknown alien life forms and a hidden agenda. Wendy, a hybrid human-synthetic prototype, and a tactical squad must navigate corporate intrigue, synthetic bodies, alien horrors and the survival of humanity.

Why You Should Watch:

For fans of the Alien universe and anyone who enjoys a high-stakes sci-fi thriller, Alien: Earth expands the lore in bold new directions combining horror, suspense and new characters while staying rooted in the franchise’s legacy. With strong visuals, a complex corporate dystopia, and the tension of alien invasion on Earth, it’s a thrilling series that works as both a prequel and standalone story.