The new Alien: Earth series is set to premiere soon, bringing the iconic Xenomorph terror to Earth for the first time in the franchiseโs history. Created by Noah Hawley, the show serves as a prequel to Ridley Scottโs 1979 classic Alien. Fans worldwide are eager to know the exact release time for the first two episodes, “Neverland” and “Mr. October”, across different platforms and regions.
Release Date and Time for Alien: Earth Episodes 1 and 2
The first two episodes of Alien: Earth will debut on August 12, 2025, at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT in the United States. They will be available on FX for live viewing and Hulu for streaming. International audiences can watch the show on Disney+, but release times will vary by region due to time zone differences.
For viewers in the UK, the episodes will be available on August 13 at 1 AM BST. Other regions, including Australia, Japan, France, Italy, and Germany, will also get the episodes on August 13, with local timings adjusted accordingly.
Where to Watch Alien: Earth
In the US, the series will air on FX and stream on Hulu. Hulu offers different subscription plans, starting at $9.99/month with ads and $18.99/month for an ad-free experience.
For international viewers, Disney+ will host the show under its Star content hub. Countries like the UK, Canada, Australia, and parts of Europe and Asia will have access to the series through Disney+.
Episode Release Schedule
After the two-episode premiere, new episodes will drop weekly every Tuesday. Hereโs the full schedule:
- Episode 1: “Neverland” โ August 12, 2025
- Episode 2: “Mr. October” โ August 12, 2025
- Episode 3: “Metamorphosis” โ August 19, 2025
- Episode 4: “Observation” โ August 26, 2025
- Episode 5: “Emergence” โ September 2, 2025
- Episode 6: “The Fly” โ September 9, 2025
- Episode 7: “In Space, No One” โ September 16, 2025
- Episode 8: “The Real Monsters” โ September 23, 2025
What to Expect from Alien: Earth
Set in 2120, two years before the original Alien movie, the series follows Wendy, a hybrid created by the Prodigy Corporation. Her consciousness is transferred into a synthetic body, making her a unique blend of human and machine. When a spaceship called USCSS Maginot crashes on Earth, Wendy and a team of soldiers discover five deadly alien species, including the infamous Xenomorph.
The show explores themes of corporate control, artificial intelligence, and survival in a dystopian future ruled by mega-corporations like Weyland-Yutani and Prodigy. Early reviews praise the series for blending philosophical depth with horror, earning a 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Cast and Characters
The series features a strong ensemble cast:
- Sydney Chandler as Wendy
- Timothy Olyphant as Kirsh, Wendyโs synthetic mentor
- Alex Lawther as CJ “Hermit,” a human soldier
- Samuel Blenkin as Boy Kavalier, CEO of Prodigy
- Essie Davis as Dame Silvia
- Adarsh Gourav as Slightly, another hybrid
The show is executive produced by Noah Hawley and Ridley Scott, ensuring it stays true to the Alien franchiseโs roots while expanding its universe.
Credits: Decider, GamesRadar
