"Learning how to illegally stream the 'Alien: Earth' premiere without a cable subscription"
The highly anticipated sci-fi series, "Alien: Earth," is set to premiere on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on FX. Created by Noah Hawley ("Fargo," "Legion") and executive produced by Ridley Scott, the creator of the "Alien" franchise, the series follows Wendy, the first hybrid human, who is assigned to a tactical team investigating the crash of the USCSS Maginot in Prodigy City.
The series, set in the year 2120, takes place before the "Alien" film franchise in a world governed by five corporations. "Alien: Earth" boasts a wide ensemble cast, including Sydney Chandler as Wendy, Timothy Olyphant, Alex Lawther, Samuel Blenkin, Essie Davis, Adarsh Gourav, Kit Young, David Rysdahl, Babou Ceesay, Jonathan Ajayi, Lily Newmark, Erana James, Diêm Camille, Adrian Edmondson, Moe Bar-El, Sandra Yi Sencindiver, and more.
For those interested in streaming the series, several options are available. Hulu stands out as the best bet for a longer free trial if you want to stream "Alien: Earth" on demand with a full month to explore the show. Hulu offers a 30-day free trial for new subscribers on their Basic Plan, which includes access to "Alien: Earth." If you prefer live TV options, Fubo offers a 5-day free trial and includes the FX live channel. Sling TV also offers access to FX without a free trial.
Here is a summary of free trial offers relevant to watching "Alien: Earth":
| Streaming Service | Free Trial Duration | Notes | |--------------------|-----------------------------------|--------------------------------------------| | Hulu | 30 days (Basic), 3 days (Live TV) | Includes "Alien: Earth" streaming | | Fubo | 5-day free trial | Includes FX live channel | | Sling TV | Varies, often promotional trials | Includes FX channel | | YouTube TV | Generally 7-day free trial (typical industry standard but not specified here) | FX live channel |
If you're a cord-cutter, you can watch the two-episode premiere live and on demand for free on DirecTV, which offers live TV from major broadcast and popular cable networks, includes unlimited cloud DVR storage space, and starts at $34.99 per month after a 5-day free trial.
It's worth noting that as of the time of publishing, Season 2 of "Alien: Earth" has not been officially confirmed. The series premieres with a two-episode premiere on August 12, followed by weekly episode drops every Tuesday through late September.
For those seeking additional entertainment options, Hulu offers full seasons of exclusive streaming series, hit movies, Hulu Originals, kids shows, and more. Fubo offers more than 220 channels, including sports and entertainment, and starts with $30 off the first month of service. The Disney Duo bundle (Hulu + Disney+ with ads) is available for $10.99/month, or the Disney Trio bundle (Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+ with ads) starts at $16.99/month.
With a wealth of streaming options available, fans of the "Alien" franchise and sci-fi enthusiasts alike have plenty of opportunities to catch the premiere of "Alien: Earth." Tune in on August 12 to embark on this exciting new journey!
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