How to watch ‘Alien: Earth' for free: Streaming, cast guide, release schedule
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.
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'alien: earth': what to know When: Aug. 12, 8 p.m. ET (weekly on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET)
Aug. 12, (weekly on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET) Channel: FX
FX Streaming: DIRECTV (try it free), Hulu
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
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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
Tuesday, Aug. 12 Episode 2: 'Mr. October' – Tuesday, Aug. 12
Tuesday, Aug. 12 Episode 3: 'Metamorphosis' – Tuesday, Aug. 19
Tuesday, Aug. 19 Episode 4: 'Observation' – Tuesday, Aug. 26
Tuesday, Aug. 26 Episode 5 – Tuesday, Sept. 2
Tuesday, Sept. 2 Episode 6 – Tuesday, Sept. 9
Tuesday, Sept. 9 Episode 7 – Tuesday, Sept. 16
Tuesday, Sept. 16 Episode 8 – Tuesday, Sept. 23
'Alien: Earth' cast guide
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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
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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':
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Here's where you can stream all of the 'Alien' movies online.
'Alien' – stream on Hulu
'Aliens' – stream on Hulu
'Alien 3 ' – stream on Hulu
' – 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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