A new trailer for the highly anticipated TV series, Alien: Earth, has surfaced online, giving fans an exhilarating glimpse into what promises to be a thrilling addition to the Alien franchise. The trailer, which was initially showcased at Disney's 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, has been shared by the @CineGeekNews account on X/Twitter, and it's generating buzz across the internet.
The trailer provides a chilling look at the aftermath of a Xenomorph attack on a spaceship, now hurtling toward Earth. The design of the new Xenomorph is showcased, but what truly stands out is how closely Alien: Earth mirrors the aesthetic of Ridley Scott's groundbreaking 1979 film, Alien. The trailer features scenes set in a MU/TH/UR control room that strikingly resembles the one aboard the Nostromo, where Ripley famously uncovered the dire circumstances facing her crew.
In the trailer, we see a frantic crew member seeking help as the Xenomorph closes in. Morrow, portrayed by Babou Ceesay, coldly reports that the "specimens are loose," pronounces the crew dead, and ominously sets the ship's course to crash into Earth. The trailer then shifts to show six soldiers approaching what appears to be the crash site, hinting at the impending doom they're about to face.
This trailer raises numerous intriguing questions: Will Morrow survive? What drives his actions? Are there any other survivors from the crew? Could anyone be carrying a Xenomorph embryo? And how will the soldiers meet their fate?
Alien: Earth sets the stage for a gripping narrative, where a mysterious spacecraft crash-lands on Earth. A young woman, played by Sydney Chandler, along with a group of tactical soldiers, uncovers a "fateful discovery" that leads them directly into the path of Earth's most formidable threat—the Xenomorph.
Set in the year 2120, Alien: Earth slots into the Alien timeline just after Prometheus and two years before the events of the original Alien. This positioning has led fans to speculate that the series might explore the Nostromo's departure from Earth or how the nefarious Weyland-Yutani corporation first learned about the Xenomorphs. It's worth noting that the recent film Alien: Romulus is set between Alien and Aliens.
Showrunner Noah Hawley has previously discussed his approach to Alien: Earth, choosing to steer away from the backstory introduced in Prometheus. Hawley, who consulted with Ridley Scott on various elements of the Alien series, opted to embrace the "retro-futurism" of the original films, distancing himself from the bioweapon narrative to stay true to the lore that fans cherish.
Alien: Earth is slated to premiere on Hulu in the summer of 2025. Additionally, fans can look forward to Alien: Romulus 2, which is currently in development, promising more thrilling adventures within the Alien universe.
