After decades of dominating the silver screen, one of the most iconic monsters in sci-fi history is finally heading to television. FX has ignited fan excitement by unveiling the full, dark trailer for Alien: Earth—the first-ever TV adaptation of the legendary saga that has defined the science fiction horror genre for years. At the helm is Noah Hawley, acclaimed for his bold work on the Fargo anthology, raising hopes for a fresh and ambitious take on the Alien universe.

Plot: The Xenomorph in Our Backyard

Until now, battles with the Xenomorph have taken place in the far reaches of space—aboard spacecraft and on distant planets. This time, however, the threat comes straight to Earth.

The official plot synopsis is highly promising: when a mysterious spaceship crash-lands on Earth, a young woman and a motley crew of tactical soldiers make a discovery with far-reaching consequences. As they search the wreckage for survivors, the rescue team encounters predatory life forms—more terrifying than anything they could have imagined. This new threat forces them into a desperate struggle for survival, with their decisions potentially altering the fate of the planet forever.

Cast and Creators

The series’ main protagonist is Wendy, played by Sydney Chandler. She’s among the first to face the aftermath of the spaceship crash. The cast also features the highly regarded Timothy Olyphant as Kirsh—an android who acts as a mentor to Wendy. This is a compelling nod to franchise tradition, where androids (like Ash, Bishop, and David) have played pivotal, often morally ambiguous roles.

Other cast members include: David Rysdahl, Alex Lawther, Essie Davis, Adarsh Gourav, Kit Young, Babou Ceesay, Erana James, Lily Newmark, and Adrian Edmonson.

Legacy of the Alien Series – Context for the New Show

To fully appreciate the upcoming series, it’s worth revisiting the powerful legacy of Alien:

• Alien (1979): Ridley Scott’s masterpiece that defined a genre. The film was a claustrophobic horror where tension simmered slowly, with the creature lurking in the shadows. It introduced Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver), one of cinema’s toughest heroines.
• Aliens (1986): James Cameron took the reins and turned the slow-burn horror into full-blown action. Instead of one Xenomorph, Ripley and a squad of space marines faced an entire colony of them—along with the terrifying Queen.
• Alien 3 (1992) and Alien: Resurrection (1997): These continued Ripley’s saga, diving into darker, more existential themes, though they received mixed reactions from critics and fans.
• Prequels: Prometheus (2012) and Alien: Covenant (2017): Ridley Scott returned to explore the origins of the Xenomorph and the mysterious race of Engineers, expanding the series’ mythology.

Alien: Earth will have to live up to this legacy, but setting the story on our planet opens the door to an entirely new scale of terror and storytelling.

When and Where to Watch?

Polish fans won’t have to wait long. Alien: Earth premieres on Disney+ on August 13.

Get ready to face the galaxy’s ultimate predator—this time hunting on brand-new territory: Earth.