Alien: Earth Episode 1 Release Date and Time
The wait is finally over. Alien: Earth, the prequel series to the iconic Alien universe, Episode 1 will premiere on August 12, 2025, in the U.S. Fans can expect a thrilling sci-fi horror experience set in the Alien universe's eerie and atmospheric future. Here's what you need to know about the release and episode schedule.
Release Time
For viewers in the U.S., the first two episodes will be available starting at:
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8:00 PM Eastern
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7:00 PM Central
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5:00 PM Pacific
International audiences, particularly in the UK, can catch the show starting on August 13, typically around 1:00 AM BST.
In a post from Hulu on Twitter, the streaming platform unveiled the official trailer for FX’s Alien: Earth, teasing the chilling tagline “We were safer in space,” with the premiere set for August 12 on FX, Hulu.
Episode Schedule
The series will kick off with two episodes on August 12, and then continue with a new episode each week on Tuesdays through mid-September:
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Episode 1: Neverland – August 12
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Episode 2: Mr. October – August 12
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Episode 3: Metamorphosis – August 19
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Episode 4: Observation – August 26
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Episode 5: Emergence – September 2
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Episode 6: The Fly – September 9
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Episode 7: In Space, No One – September 16
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Episode 8: The Real Monsters – September 23
Where to Watch
In the U.S., there are two options for catching the show:
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FX (if you have cable)
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Hulu (all subscription plans include access to FX)
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For international viewers, Alien: Earth will be available on Disney+ (typically under the Star banner), with the first episode dropping on August 13.
Alien: Earth
Set in 2120, Alien: Earth takes us deep into the Alien universe with a fresh story that’s bound to keep you on the edge of your seat. The series follows Wendy (played by Sydney Chandler), a human-synthetic hybrid created from a child’s mind transferred into a robotic body.
Wendy teams up with tactical soldiers to investigate a mysterious, crash-landed Weyland-Yutani spacecraft. What they discover is nothing short of terrifying, expect encounters with Xenomorphs, facehuggers, and new nightmares, including carnivorous ceiling-plant monsters.
With Noah Hawley (known for Fargo and Legion) at the helm and Ridley Scott executive producing, this series promises to bring the gritty, horror-filled atmosphere we’ve come to love from the Alien franchise. Below is an official trailer for Alien: Earth:
