How can I create those feelings in an audience by telling a totally different story?” Hawley told The Hollywood Reporter in July. “With Alien: Earth, it has to be a great dramatic show. Then the monsters become this bonus that you get,

Earth,' premiered Aug. 12, 2025, and premieres new episodes weekly. Here's everything to know about when 'Alien: Earth' episodes are released and how many episodes there are.

"Earth" smacks you in the face with all things "Alien" from its very first moments, describing a capitalist world controlled by corporations instead of governments, and bringing us to a deep space research vessel with sleep pods and a congenial crew. Nothing could possibly go wrong with all the vicious alien specimens on board, right?