Alien: Earth Debuts With One of the Series’ Best Rotten Tomatoes Scores

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I’m absolutely thrilled about Noah Hawley’s upcoming “Alien” television series, Alien: Earth. It’s been receiving rave reviews from critics so far, with a 90% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on thirty reviews. Critics are praising it as a “bold, character-driven” prequel that strikes the perfect balance between being scary, entertaining, and thought-provoking. In terms of Rotten Tomatoes scores among the series, it trails only Alien (with a 93% rating) and Aliens (with a 94% rating), both cinematic classics in their own right. I can’t wait to see what the next week brings!

In their review of Alien: Earth on Comicbook.com, critic Kofi Outlaw commended the series’ blend of horror and sci-fi mystery. He expressed that the two-episode introduction would entice fans to engage with Alien: Earth at first, but it will be the heavy dose of suspense (rather than character development) that keeps them hooked for more. Alien: Earth suggests that television could be the missing element that completes the franchise’s dominance across multiple platforms (movies, TV, gaming, and comics).

The latest Earth movie outperformed the most recent Alien film significantly, scoring 10 points more than Alien: Romulus (2024), which achieved a Fresh rating of 80% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 400 reviews from critics. This film, a commercial success, was praised for revitalizing the long-running franchise with new energy. The R-rated Alien installment grossed $105.3 million domestically and $245.5 million internationally, totaling $350.8 million worldwide. Notably, Alien: Romulus is a prequel and sequel, situated between the events of 1979’s Alien and 1986’s Aliens. On the other hand, Earth (the Alien movie) serves as a prequel to the original Alien, taking place two years prior to its events.

Alien: Earth May Become One of the Best Entries in the Alien Canon

It appears that the original Alien movie has surpassed the less favorably received films Alien 3 (with a 44% rating on Rotten Tomatoes) and Alien Resurrection (with a 55% rating). In comparison, the prequels Prometheus and Alien: Covenant performed better than Alien 3 and Alien Resurrection, with Prometheus receiving a Fresh rating of 73% and Alien: Covenant earning a 65%.

In the year 2120, the acclaimed author and director Noah Hawley presents Alien: Earth, a series that unfolds in a world dominated by powerful corporations like Weyland-Yutani, who have mastered synthetic and cybernetic technology. The narrative revolves around an enigmatic spaceship that crash-lands on our planet, releasing lethal extraterrestrial lifeforms and thrusting a young woman named Wendy (Sydney Chandler) and a squad of tactical soldiers into a struggle for survival against the ominous perils.

It appears that the Alien series’ Earth version is rumored to alter its canon, yet critics seem unbothered. Known for his innovative approach and reinterpretation of well-known intellectual properties, as demonstrated in his FX Marvel series, Legion, and critically acclaimed Fargo, Hawley now takes on the Alien: Earth project. Critics suggest that he emphasizes the most compelling aspects of the established franchise while also developing new ideas based on previous concepts, all while maintaining a fresh feel to them.

Over the course of eight thrilling episodes, the cast of “Alien: Earth” includes Sydney Chandler, Alex Lawther, Timothy Olyphant, Essie Davis, Samuel Blenkin, Enzo Cilenti, and Dean Alexandrou. Beginning on Tuesday, August 12th, catch this exciting series on FX, or stream it later on Hulu.

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2025-08-05 18:50