Alien: Earth is an upcoming American sci-fi horror series. It is a prequel to the 1979 film, Alien. It stars Sydney Chandler, Timothy Olyphant, Alex Lawther, Samuel Blenkin, Essie Davis, and Adarsh Gourav. Created by Emmy-winner Noah Hawley, the series will take you two years back and unveil the chilling origins of the Alien franchise, bringing new characters and threats into focus. Now, if you are wondering where to watch the series in India, then we have it covered for you.
When and where to watch Alien: Earth in India?
Indian viewers eagerly awaiting the American sci-fi horror series can expect to watch it on August 13, 2025, a day after its US release. It will be available on the OTT streaming platform, Disney Plus Hotstar, the official platform for streaming Hulu and FX content. While Disney Plus has not officially announced its release date, according to some reliable sources, the series will be released in India on August 13, 2025. It will maintain a weekly release format.
Alien: Earth‘s release date and global schedule
The prequel to the 1979 film, Alien, is set to premiere on August 12, 2025, in the United States on FX. The series will also stream on Hulu. It is an eight-episode series filled with an intense, cinematic experience that blends advanced technology, biological horror, and psychological depth. The first two episodes will be available at launch. Then it will have a weekly release format to create hype for the series. For the international audiences, which include Indian viewers as well, the series will debut on August 13, 2025, a day after its U.S. release.
Meet the star cast and crew of Alien: Earth
The American sci-fi horror series, Alien: Earth, features an ensemble cast led by Sydney Chandler, who portrays ‘Wendy’, a groundbreaking character described as a hybrid with a human consciousness inside a synthetic body. She is guided by ‘Kirsh’, played by Timothy Olyphant, who serves as a parental figure in this dark, futuristic world. The cast also includes Alex Lawther, Samuel Blenkin, Essie Davis, and Indian actor, Adarsh Gourav, who plays ‘Slightly’, a character that adds global diversity and complexity to the series. The series is helmed by Noah Hawley, who is well-known for his acclaimed series like Fargo and Legion, and film, Lucy in the Sky. Ridley Scott is returning as executive producer, ensuring a strong connection to the original Alien legacy. For the uninitiated, Ridley was the director of the 1979 film, Alien.
What is the plotline of Alien: Earth?
Alien: Earth is set in the year 2120, which explores a dystopian world where mega-corporations like Prodigy and Weyland-Yutani dominate Earth. The story begins with the USCSS Maginot crash on the planet Earth, setting off a chain of horrific discoveries. ‘Wendy’, the first hybrid, is deployed to investigate the matter, leading to Earth’s first encounter with the Xenomorphs. The series mainly focuses on transhumanism, corporate greed, and the crisis of human identity. The classic themes of the Alien universe are in play, but with a fresh, serialised storytelling approach that includes elements of horror and introspection.
Is Alien: Earth a must-watch? Early reviews from US critics
According to the early reviews from US critics, the series’ unique storytelling is the best addition to the Alien universe in years. The critics have praised the series’ bold visuals, complex characters and its philosophical depth. In fact, Sydney Chandler’s performance has been hugely appreciated. So, for fans who love watching content related to science fiction, horror, and character-driven drama, Alien: Earth is a must-watch this year in 2025.
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