MY SAY In spite of that famous source material (xenomorphs!) and pedigree (Hawley), "Alien" fans may want to temper their expectations here. Foremost, "Alien: Earth" is not the movie or even a movie, but a series full of character exposition and backstory. With eight hours to fill, the pacing can be unhurried too.

Earth will premiere on August 12, 2025, and early reviews from critics are already hinting at an exciting series to come. Ahead of its release next week, Alien: Earth has already received an impressive RT score of 90%,