Alien: Earth Setting Year and Timeline Placement on Disney+ Series Explained

Alien: Earth, the newest addition to the Alien franchise, has been making waves as a critically acclaimed streaming series. It marks the first live-action adaptation of the classic sci-fi horror film, thanks to FX and Disney+.

The series introduces viewers to Wendy, a synthetic human with the consciousness of a young girl, who leads a group called the Lost Boys on a risky rescue mission after a research vessel carrying dangerous cargo crashes on Earth.

Set in the year 2120, Alien: Earth paints a bleak picture of the future where Earth and the Solar System are under the rule of powerful corporations following the collapse of global governments. The series follows the aftermath of the USCSS Maginot’s crash landing on Earth after a 65-year expedition in search of alien lifeforms.

In terms of the Alien timeline, the series falls 16 years after the events of Alien: Covenant, which is set in 2104. Alien: Earth leads into the original 1979 film, Alien, set in 2122 where a rescue mission goes terribly wrong on the moon LV-426. Following Alien: Earth, viewers can watch other films in the franchise like Aliens, Alien 3, and Alien: Resurrection to see the story unfold further.

So, if you’re a fan of the Alien series, don’t miss out on Alien: Earth streaming on Disney+. It’s a thrilling addition to the franchise that promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.