The first thing fans of the 'Alien' franchise are going to want to know is where are we time wise and the answer is that 'Alien: Earth' is set in 2120, two years before the original film. The xenomorph is present and correct, obviously, but new four types of alien are vying for the title of "Most Repulsive Creature on TV". Read on for more plot details...
Here's where to watch "Alien: Earth" online and from anywhere with a VPN.
"Alien: Earth" premieres with a two episode drop in the U.S. on FX and Hulu on Tuesday, August 12 at 8 p.m. ET/PT and also will be available Disney+. It drops on Disney+ internationally on Wednesday, August 13.
• U.S. — FX via Sling TV / Hulu / Disney+
• Canada — Disney+
• U.K. — Disney+ (Weds, Aug 13)
• Australia — Disney+ (Weds, Aug 13)
• Watch from anywhere — try NordVPN risk-free
The details about these new space critters is heavily under wraps but they are set to make life very difficult for the hybrids. The what? The hybrids are humanoid robots infused with human consciousness and have been created by the Prodigy Corporation. What else do we know?
Prodigy are one of five huge mega corporate entities that control Earth in 2120 - the others are Weyland-Yutani, Lynch, Dynamic and Threshold. The arrival of the hybrid in the form of prototype Wendy (played by Sydney Chandler) is a game changer but the planet soon faces a terrifying existential threat.
A mysterious deep space research vessel USCSS Maginot crash-lands on Earth and humans, cyborgs (humans with both biological and artificial parts), synthetics (humanoid robots with artificial intelligence) and hybrids have to deal with the consequences.
Read on to find out how to watch "Alien: Earth" online and from anywhere...
How to watch 'Alien: Earth' in the U.S.
"Alien: Earth" premieres with a two episode drop in the U.S. on FX and Hulu on Tuesday, August 12 at 8 p.m. ET/PT . It will also be available on Disney+.
Don't have cable? You can stream FX on Sling Orange and Blue. Both plans cost from $45.99 a month and new users get 50% off their first month of Sling.
The show streams at the same time on Hulu in the U.S.. A subscription to the streaming service costs $9.99 per month basic or $18.99 per month ad-free after a 30-day free trial.
You can also get Hulu via the Disney Bundle, which provides access to both Hulu and Disney Plus for just $10.99 per month. You can pay more to go ad-free, while sports fans can add ESPN Plus to the mix for $16.99 per month.
Abroad? Don't panic. You can catch the show on your usual domestic streaming platform by using a VPN. We recommend NordVPN.
Watch 'Alien: Earth' from anywhere in the universe
Away from the U.S. at the moment and blocked from watching "Alien: Earth" on your usual service?
You can still watch episodes from anywhere thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where you are in the world. So it’s ideal for viewers currently traveling outside of their home country. Our favourite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.K. and want to view a U.S. service, you'd select U.S. from the list and find FX.
3. Sit back and enjoy "Alien: Earth"
How to watch 'Alien: Earth' in Canada
"Alien: Earth" premieres with a two episode drop in Canada on Disney+ on Tuesday, August 12 at 8 p.m. ET/ PT.
Future episodes drop on the same day of the week until the season finale on September 23.
Disney+ plans in Canada start from CA$8.99/month.
Any Americans currently abroad on work or vacation in the Great White North who just can't wait can catch the show a day earlier on Hulu via NordVPN, our recommended VPN.
How to watch 'Alien: Earth' in the U.K.
It is a similar story in the U.K. with "Alien: Earth" premiering with a two episode drop in the U.K. on Disney+ on Wednesday, August 13 at 1 a.m. BST.
It will then follow the same release pattern until the season finale on September 24.
Disney+ plans in the U.K. start from an incredibly reasonable £4.99/month, making it the perfect way to get your "Alien: Earth" fix.
For Americans away on work or vacation and desperate to catch the show, it is also available on Hulu via NordVPN, our recommended VPN.
How to watch 'Alien: Earth' in Australia
"Alien: Earth" premieres with a two episode drop in Australia on Disney+ on Wednesday, August 13 at 10 a.m. AEST.
Future episodes drop on the same day of the week until the season finale on September 24.
The cheapest monthly option in Australia is AU$15.99.
American visiting Down Under? You can access Hulu via NordVPN, our recommended VPN.
'Alien: Earth' - Need to Know
'Alien: Earth' - Cast
Sydney Chandler as Wendy
Timothy Olyphant as Kirsh
Alex Lawther as CJ "Hermit"
Samuel Blenkin as Boy Kavalier
Essie Davis as Dame Silvia
Adarsh Gourav as Slightly
Kit Young as Tootles
David Rysdahl as Arthur
Babou Ceesay as Morrow
Jonathan Ajayi as Smee
Erana James as Curly
Lily Newmark as Nibs
Diêm Camille as Siberian
Adrian Edmondson
Moe Bar-El as Rashidi
Sandra Yi Sencindiver as Yutani
Richa Moorjani
Karen Aldridge
Enzo Cilenti
Max Rinehart
Amir Boutrous
Victoria Masoma
Tom Moya
Andy Yu
Michael Smiley
Jamie Bisping
Tanapol Chuksrida
'Alien: Earth' - Episode guide
- Season 01 Episode 01: "Neverland" - When a spaceship crash-lands on Earth, a sister searches for her brother amidst an unexpected alien threat. (Tues, Aug 12)
- S01 E02: "Mr October" - Tensions rise between rival corporations, a reunion takes place, and a secret is revealed. (Tues, Aug 12)
- S01 E03: "Metamorphosis" - The team returns home with unexpected cargo. An unsettling experiment occurs, and a new talent is discovered. (Tues, Aug 19)
- S01 E04: "Observation" - An unexpected connection is formed while a covert plot puts everyone in danger. (Tues, Aug 26)
- S01 E05: "TBA" - An outer-space vessel in peril leads to a dangerous reckoning. (Tues, Sept 2)
- S01 E06: "TBA" - (Tues, Sept 9)
- S01 E07: "TBA" - (Tues, Sept 16)
- S01 E08: "TBA" - (Tues, Sept 23)
So where does "Alien: Earth" fit in to the overall timeline?
Prometheus (film) ~2089–2093
Alien: Covenant (film) ~2104
Alien: Earth (FX series) 2120
Alien (1979 film) 2122
Alien: Romulus (2024 film) ~2142
Aliens (1986 film) & Alien³ 2179
Alien: Resurrection (1997) 2379–2381
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