Sci-fi fans, brace yourselves. Disney+ Hotstar has just dropped the gripping second trailer for FX’s “Alien: Earth”, the latest chapter in the legendary Alien franchise.
Created by Emmy® Award-winning producer Noah Hawley, this highly anticipated drama series promises a bold new vision of the Alien universe—one where corporate power struggles, technological breakthroughs, and extraterrestrial threats collide.
The series premieres Wednesday, August 13, 2025, with the first two episodes streaming exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar in Malaysia. New episodes from the eight-part season will be released weekly, every Wednesday.
A Terrifying Encounter on Earth
Unlike previous instalments in the Alien franchise, which primarily unfolded in deep space, Alien: Earth brings the horror closer to home. The story begins when the deep space research vessel USCSS Maginot crash-lands on Earth, setting in motion events that will change the planet forever.
At the heart of the chaos is Wendy (played by Sydney Chandler), a unique hybrid prototype who, along with a team of tactical soldiers, makes a chilling discovery—one that exposes humanity to the planet’s greatest threat yet.
A Future Ruled by Corporations and Technology
Set in the year 2120, Earth is firmly in the grip of five powerful corporations: Prodigy, Weyland-Yutani, Lynch, Dynamic, and Threshold. In this Corporate Era, the lines between man and machine have blurred.
Cyborgs—humans enhanced with artificial components—and synthetics—fully artificial humanoid robots—are a normal part of society.
But Prodigy Corporation takes technology further than ever before, creating hybrids—artificial bodies infused with human consciousness. Wendy, the first of her kind, represents the ultimate breakthrough in humanity’s race for immortality.
When a Weyland-Yutani spaceship collides with Prodigy City, Wendy and the hybrids come face-to-face with mysterious, deadly alien lifeforms, forcing unlikely alliances and desperate measures in a fight for survival.
A Stellar Cast and Visionary Creators
Leading the series is Sydney Chandler as Wendy, supported by an impressive ensemble cast:
- Timothy Olyphant as Kirsh,
- Alex Lawther as Hermit,
- Samuel Blenkin as Boy Kavalier,
- Babou Ceesay as Morrow, Adrian
- Edmondson as Atom Eins,
- David Rysdahl as Arthur Sylvia,
- Essie Davis as Dame Sylvia,
- Lily Newmark as Nibs,
- Erana James as Curly,
- Adarsh Gourav as Slightly,
- Jonathan Ajayi as Smee,
- Kit Young as Tootles,
- Diêm Camille as Siberian,
- Moe Bar-El as Rashidi, and
- Sandra Yi Sencindiver as Yutani.
Behind the scenes, Noah Hawley serves as creator and executive producer, alongside Ridley Scott, David W. Zucker, Joseph Iberti, Dana Gonzales, and Clayton Krueger.
The series is produced by FX Productions, ensuring the atmospheric tension and cinematic quality fans expect from the Alien franchise.
What Makes Alien: Earth Stand Out
While honouring the franchise’s horror roots, Alien: Earth expands its mythology with fresh layers of political intrigue, philosophical questions about human identity, and high-stakes survival on a familiar yet dangerous planet.
By shifting the setting from deep space to Earth, the series raises a chilling question: What happens when the alien threat is no longer “out there” but right here among us?
The introduction of hybrids also opens a Pandora’s box of ethical debates—can a being with human consciousness truly be considered human? And in a world dominated by profit-driven corporations, what becomes of morality when survival itself is a commodity?
Alien: Earth premieres August 13, 2025, exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar. Fans can watch the first two episodes on launch day, with subsequent episodes dropping each Wednesday.
Whether you’re a long-time Alien devotee or a newcomer to the franchise, this series promises an intense, thought-provoking ride packed with suspense, action, and the signature horror that made Alien a global phenomenon.
So mark your calendars, turn down the lights, and prepare to meet the future—one where humanity’s greatest creation may also be its greatest downfall.
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