Is Alien: Earth Streaming on Disney Plus, Hulu, Netflix, or Amazon Prime Video?
The long-awaited FX series brings the Alien franchise to Earth for the first time on television, and here’s where you can watch it—plus everything you need to know about its plot, production, franchise ties, and reception.
If you're gearing up to experience Alien: Earth, the ambitious TV expansion of the legendary Alien franchise, you might be wondering where to stream it. Created by Noah Hawley, the series brings the horror of the xenomorphs to Earth for the first time, blending high-stakes survival with corporate dystopia in a way that both honors the original films and pushes the story in new directions.
It’s streaming on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally under the Star hub. Netflix and Amazon Prime Video aren’t in the mix. Below, we’ll explore the show’s plot, production journey, franchise connections, critical buzz, and streaming details.
Here’s the TL;DR…
Where to Watch: Hulu (U.S.), Disney+ (international/Star), FX cable. Not on Netflix or Prime.
Premiere: August 12, 2025. Two-episode launch; weekly episodes Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET.
Story: Set between 2090-2120. Xenomorph outbreak on Earth under corporate rule.
Franchise Tie-In: Pre-Prometheus, bridging the gap to the original Alien.
Reception: 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 9/10 IMDb. Praised as one of 2025’s best shows.
Short Answer: Hulu and Disney+ Yes, Netflix and Prime No
Alien: Earth is exclusive to Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally. Netflix and Prime Video are excluded due to Disney’s in-house streaming strategy, which keeps high-profile FX content within its own platforms.
Why Not Netflix or Amazon Prime Video?
As an FX Networks production—owned by Disney—the series streams directly to Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ abroad. This aligns with Disney’s approach to consolidating major IP. Netflix prioritizes its own sci-fi franchises like Stranger Things, while Prime invests in exclusives such as The Expanse and Fallout, making cross-licensing unlikely.
About the Show
The series unfolds in a near-future Earth between 2090 and 2120. A mysterious spacecraft crashes, unleashing xenomorphs and facehuggers into a society dominated by megacorporations.
The main cast includes Sydney Chandler, Essie Davis, and Alex Lawther. Themes explore AI overreach, class division, and survival ethics. Hawley balances slow-burn tension with bursts of practical-effects-driven horror. Critics have praised its Earth-bound setting for raising the stakes and making the monsters feel even more immediate.
Production Journey
FX announced Alien: Earth on December 10, 2020 during Disney’s Investor Day. Hawley—known for Fargo and Legion—wrote and executive produced.
Filming began in Thailand in early 2023 but was halted by Hollywood strikes. Production resumed in 2024 and wrapped later that year. Hawley incorporated elements of Peter Pan mythology to symbolize innocence lost in the face of horror.
The $100M+ budget supported a blend of practical effects and CGI to capture the look of Ridley Scott’s original Alien, with retro-futuristic tech designs.
Ties to the Alien Franchise
Set before Prometheus (2093) and decades before Alien (2122), the series shows humanity’s earliest contact with xenomorphs on Earth.
It avoids directly involving Ellen Ripley, instead focusing on new characters and scenarios while including subtle Easter eggs from earlier films.
For context, key films to watch include:
Alien (1979) – foundation of the horror tone.
Aliens (1986) – action-oriented escalation.
Prometheus (2012) – origins of the Engineers and black goo bioweapons.
Alien: Romulus (2024) – thematically similar survival story that hit $350M+ globally.
Critical and Audience Reactions
The show premiered August 12, 2025, to glowing reviews:
NPR: “One of the best shows of the year.”
USA Today: “Smart, scary, bloody, and thrilling.”
IGN: “Masterful tension.”
Digital Trends: “A deep, dark sci-fi masterpiece.”
Vulture: “Atmospheric dread that pays off.”
Kotaku: “Brilliant and deeply unsettling.”
Rotten Tomatoes scores it at 92%, and IMDb lists a 9/10. Hulu reports over 10 million hours watched in its first 48 hours.
Hulu’s Legacy IP Strategy
Hulu, now fully under Disney, is investing in revivals of legacy franchises. Alongside Alien: Earth, 2025 saw the return of King of the Hill with original voice actors, drawing over 8 million viewers in its first week.
Other revivals include Futurama with Disney+ integration planned by 2026.
Streaming Details
Episodes drop Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on FX, with same-day streaming on Hulu and Disney+.
U.S. Hulu pricing: $7.99/month (ads) or $17.99/month (no ads). Disney+ Star carries the series internationally. VPNs may be needed for some regions. Free trials are available through Hulu and FXNow.
Sources
“Alien: Earth Review” – NPR
“Where to Watch Alien: Earth” – Esquire
“Alien: Earth Episodes 1-2 Review” – IGN
“Alien: Earth Premiere Review” – Digital Trends
“Alien: Earth Review” – Vulture
“Alien: Earth Review” – USA Today
“Alien: Earth Review” – Kotaku
“FX Reveals Alien: Earth” – The Walt Disney Company
“Alien: Earth Ties to Franchise Explained” – SYFY
“Alien: Romulus Box Office” – Box Office Mojo
“King of the Hill Reboot Viewership” – ComicBook.com
Compiled and edited by Ivy Adams for Pirates & Princesses.