We will never forget the goosebumps we got watching Alien and now it looks like the story is just getting started as we head back to the beginning of it all in the brand new prequel series, Alien: Earth. Starring Timothy Olyphant and Sydney Chandler, we’re finally going to see how the xenomoprhs first landed on Earth and how it changed absolutely everything. Of course, if you’re a hardcore fan or looking to finally get into the franchise, you’re not going to want to miss a single minute of it. Luckily, we made it really easy to follow along!
Here’s everything you need to know about Alien: Earth‘s release schedule.
When does Alien: Earth premiere?
Alien: Earth was officially released on August 12, 2025 on FX!
When does the next episode of Alien: Earth drop?
New episodes of Alien: Earth will premiere on FX and Hulu on Tuesday nights at 8 P.M. ET/PT. Yes, that means you don’t need cable to watch live and you don’t have to wait until the next day if you’re only subscribed to Hulu. We call that a big win!
Here’s the full release schedule for Alien: Earth:
Alien: Earth will have 8 episodes that will air on FX and Hulu on Tuesday nights at 8 P.M. ET/PT. The show premiered its first two episodes back-to-back, while the next episodes will continue to air weekly one at a time.
- Episode 1: “Neverland” — Airing August 12, 2025
- Episode 2: “Mr. October” — Airing August 12, 2025
- Episode 3: “Metamorphosis” — Airing August 19, 2025
- Episode 4: “Observation” — Airing August 26, 2025
- Episode 5: “Emergence” — Airing September 2, 2025
- Episode 6: “The Fly” — Airing September 9, 2025
- Episode 7: “In Space, No One” — Airing September 16, 2025
- Episode 8: “The Real Monsters” — Airing September 23, 2025
