When Does Alien: Earth Start Streaming This Week? How to Watch

Get ready for a thrilling new show to hit your screens this week! “Alien: Earth,” a prequel series to the original Alien movie, is all set to start streaming and airing on cable. The show follows Wendy (played by Sydney Chandler) and a team of soldiers who stumble upon a dangerous discovery after a deep space vessel crash-lands on Earth.

Set in a future where Earth is ruled by five major corporations, the show explores a world where humans, cyborgs, and synthetics coexist. Things take an exciting turn when a new technology introduces hybrids – robots infused with human consciousness. Wendy, the first hybrid prototype, leads a group of hybrids on an encounter with terrifying life forms after a spaceship crash.

Created by Noah Hawley, known for hits like “Fargo” and “Legion,” “Alien: Earth” boasts an impressive cast including Timothy Olyphant, Alex Lawther, and many more. The show kicks off with a double-episode premiere on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on FX and Hulu. With a total of eight episodes in the series, viewers are in for an intense ride.

To catch “Alien: Earth,” you can tune in to FX on cable or stream it on Hulu. Hulu offers both ad-based and ad-free packages, starting at $9.99 per month. You can also opt for a bundle with Disney+ and ESPN+ for $16.99 monthly with ads or $29.99 without ads.

The release of “Alien: Earth” brings a fresh take on the iconic Alien franchise which began with Ridley Scott’s “Alien” in 1979. With a mix of drama, action, and suspense, this prequel series is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. So mark your calendars for the premiere and get ready to dive into this thrilling new world!