How to watch ‘Alien: Earth’ for free: Release date, streaming

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.

‘Alien: Earth’ release date and time

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.

How to watch ‘Alien: Earth’ for free

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.

‘Alien: Earth’ episode guide and release schedule

Season 1 of “Alien: Earth” will consist of eight episodes, released weekly. Check out the full season release schedule below.

• Episode 1: “Neverland” – Tuesday, Aug. 12
• Episode 2: “Mr. October” – Tuesday, Aug. 12
• Episode 3: “Metamorphosis” – Tuesday, Aug. 19
• Episode 4: “Observation” – Tuesday, Aug. 26
• Episode 5 – Tuesday, Sept. 2
• Episode 6 – Tuesday, Sept. 9
• Episode 7 – Tuesday, Sept. 16
• Episode 8 – Tuesday, Sept. 23

‘Alien: Earth’ cast guide

Stars from “Justified,” “Don’t Worry Darling,” “Andor” and beyond make up the cast of “Alien: Earth.”

• Sydney Chandler as Wendy, the first hybrid (a person who has their human consciousness transferred onto a synthetic body) and CJ’s sister
• Timothy Olyphant as Kirsh, Wendy’s synthetic mentor and trainer
• Alex Lawther as CJ “Hermit”, a human soldier and medic[
• Samuel Blenkin as Boy Kavalier, the human CEO of the Prodigy Corporation
• Essie Davis as Dame Silvia, a human
• Adarsh Gourav as Slightly, a hybrid
• Kit Young as Tootles, a hybrid
• David Rysdahl as Arthur, a human scientist and Dame Silvia’s husband
• Babou Ceesay as Morrow, a cyborg security officer
• Jonathan Ajayi as Smee, a hybrid
• Erana James as Curly, a hybrid
• Lily Newmark as Nibs, a hybrid
• Diêm Camille as Siberian, a human soldier
• Adrian Edmondson as Atom Eins

‘Alien: Earth’ trailer

Was ‘Alien: Earth’ renewed for Season 2?

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.”

Where to watch ‘Alien’:

Here’s where you can stream all of the “Alien” movies online.

• “Alien” – stream on Hulu
• “Aliens” – stream on Hulu
• “Alien³” – stream on Hulu
• “Alien Resurrection” – stream on Hulu
• “Alien vs. Predator” – stream on Hulu
• “Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem” – stream on Hulu
• “Prometheus” – stream on Hulu
• “Alien: Covenant” – stream on Hulu
• “Alien: Romulus” – rent on Prime Video

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