Alien: Earth on streaming: When and where to watch the Sci-Fi epic without Cable and for free
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film, premieres today after its buzzworthy preview at July's San Diego Comic-Con, consolidating for fans thriller-infused science fiction with franchise nostalgia. From the mind of Noah Hawley, Alien: Earth follows Wendy (Sydney Chandler), the first hybrid human, as she investigates the crash of a unknown spacecraft on Earth.
Critics have dubbed the project 'intriguingly ambitious' and 'thrilling,' creating high expectations for the television and streaming roll-out. The Alien: Earth release date is Tuesday, August 12, with the premiere episode airing at 5 p.m. PT (8 p.m. ET) on FX and simultaneously streaming on Hulu, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
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How to Watch 'Alien: Earth' Without Cable
For those with cable subscriptions, FX is still the channel that will be broadcasting Alien: Earth. Meanwhile, for the increasing number of cord-cutters, there are several streaming options that can allow you to catch the series without needing a traditional television package.
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Hulu will have the show available for on-demand streaming, while live tv packages through DirecTV, Fubo,Hulu + Live TV and Sling also include FX in their channel offerings. In addition, can also get limited free trials for eligible new users, and take advantage of free content to watch the premiere and the next episodes.
Disney+ will also host the series, with episodes available for international audiences and those who prefer the platform's broader sci-fi catalogue.
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Free Viewing Options for 'Alien: Earth'
According to The Hollywood Reporter, there are multiple trial offers with options for viewers to watch Alien: Earth without having to pay up front:
Hulu
- New subscribers can use Hulu's ad-supported plan to stream the series for 30 days via the free trial. While following the series through its weekly release, fans can also explore Hulu's massive library, which includes titles like The Bear, Only Murders in the Building, and The Handmaid's Tale.
DirecTV Stream
- Offers a five-day free trial that has FX, so you can watch the series in real time during its air time.
Hulu + Live TV
- New eligible users are offered a three-day trial that includes FX, live television as well as Hulu's complete on-demand library.
These promotional windows give people a chance to watch Alien: Earth in full without taking on a long-term commitment, assuming they cancel before the trial time is up.
Alien: Earth: Series Structure and Episode Schedule
Alien: Earth is going to play out over eight episodes, released weekly every Tuesday in the same 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET time slots, wrapping up on September 23. For Disney+ viewers, the first two episodes will be available starting Wednesday, August 13, and the next episodes released weekly.
The story combines high-concept sci-fi with horror as Wendy's investigation unveils an evil force that's waiting for her and her crew. The series will star Timothy Olyphant, Alex Lawther, Samuel Blenkin, Essie Davis, Adarsh Gourav, Kit Young, and Babou Ceesay, among others.
Connecting 'Alien: Earth' to the Franchise Timeline
Alien: Earth is a prequel to the original Alien (1979), following in an increasingly convoluted canon spanning multiple films and crossovers with the Predator universe. There are fans that are going to want to watch Alien: Earth and all the related films in chronological order, as the franchise continues chronologically (the films in the series over time). All the films in the Alien franchise, including Prometheus to Alien: Covenant and all the films in the Alien sag,a can be found on Hulu.
For good measure, the proper order of preference for watching Alien: Earth is after Alien: Covenant (2017) and before the original Alien (1979) to better understand the events of the new series.
Why Streaming Made 'Alien: Earth' Possible
Industry watchers agree that Alien: Earth likely had no chance to exist in a pre-streaming age. Long-form episodic storytelling gives creators like Hawley the chance to grow the Alien mythos in ways that simply couldn't be done in a two-hour feature. In interviews, cast members Babou Ceesay and Samuel Blenkin also acknowledged the freedom streaming offers to explore complex stories and pacing.
This ultimately allowed the production to appeal to the franchise fanbase immediately, while also adding elements like the concept of a human-alien hybrid hero. Beginning with the opening frames, the show purposefully references Ridley Scott's incredible 1979 film as a clear signal of respect for the franchise.
Al about the new sci-fi Alien: Earth
The Alien: Earth release date is upon us, and this series represents a major science fiction event in 2025 for fans of the Alien franchise as well as for new viewers interested in the unknown, the horror element, and the speculative nature of the Alien mythos.
Also, the available free trial offers from Hulu, DirecTV Stream, and Hulu + Live TV means that you will have absolutely nothing to lose when you tune in on day one.
FAQs
When does Alien: Earth premiere?
The series premieres Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET on FX, with simultaneous streaming on Hulu.
How can I watch Alien: Earth if I have cable?
You can watch it on FX at its scheduled air time.
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