New 'Alien: Earth' Trailer Introduces More Extraterrestrial Creatures
Get ready for an exhilarating journey into the future as the highly-anticipated series, Alien: Earth, is set to premiere on FX on August 12. This new addition to the Alien franchise, created by Noah Hawley, takes us to Earth in the year 2120, just two years before the events of Ridley Scott's original 1979 film.
The story unfolds in a near-future Earth dominated by five powerful megacorporations, whose influence rivals that of nations. The narrative is triggered by the crash-landing of the USCSS Maginot, a Weyland-Yutani freighter, near Prodigy City. Onboard the ship, a group of hybrids, led by Wendy, a synthetic-human hybrid with a child's mind in an adult body, discover a cargo of specimens gathered from distant planets, including several new xenomorph species. Their mission is to identify, contain, and study these invasive extraterrestrial life forms before they can escape and threaten Earth.
Alien: Earth delves into the moral and scientific dilemmas of creating hybrids, exploring whether these beings should strive to become “more human” or embrace their unique capabilities. The series also introduces multiple xenomorph species, expanding the franchise’s lore, and the pursuit of life extension through bio-augmentation ties into ongoing scientific debates in the universe.
The show features not just the iconic xenomorph, but also four other killer monsters that have crash-landed on Earth. As Wendy and her companions uncover the true nature of the Maginot’s cargo, they must confront not only the xenomorphs but also the machinations of their corporate overseers. True to the franchise’s roots, the series blends horror and action, as the team of hybrids and tactical soldiers face deadly encounters with the captured aliens and struggle to prevent an outbreak that could doom Earth.
Sydney Chandler plays Wendy, the leader of a group of hybrids in the series. Updates on the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases are available, as well as information about the future of Doctor Who. Coverage of Alien: Earth at San Diego Comic-Con is anticipated, so stay tuned for more exciting developments in this thrilling new series.
One aspect of this scientific race is the creation of cyborgs, which are humans with both biological and artificial parts. The series promises to provide a fresh focus on synthetic and hybrid characters, exploring classic Alien themes—corporate greed, the perils of unchecked scientific ambition, and the fragility of human (and hybrid) life—with a unique twist. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride as Alien: Earth premieres on FX on August 12.
- IO9 and Gizmodo have been covering the upcoming Alien: Earth series, which premieres on FX on August 12, and delves into the future with a near-future Earth dominated by powerful megacorporations.
- Beyond the iconic xenomorph, the Alien: Earth series introduces four other killer monsters that have crash-landed on Earth, adding to the franchise's lore and expanding its universe of fear.
- The series explores moral and scientific dilemmas, such as the creation of hybrids, questioning whether these beings should strive to become "more human" or embrace their unique capabilities.
- Attendees at San Diego Comic-Con can expect coverage of Alien: Earth, along with updates on the latest Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek releases, and the future of Doctor Who, making it an exciting event for entertainment enthusiasts.
