Prepare to face an age-old adversary in a fresh perspective with Alien: Earth, marking the debut of the franchise on television!
Sydney Chandler plays the leading role as Wendy, a unique character who is both human and artificial (a terminally ill child whose mind has been moved into an adult-like robot body). Throughout the series, Wendy navigates perilous situations at every turn.
The show carries significant importance for the Alien saga, not just due to its timeline placement, but also since the writer, Noah Hawley, elects to disregard crucial incidents depicted in earlier movies.
Upon the eagerly awaited arrival of the series, let’s delve into a comprehensive overview of Alien: Earth and the chronology of the Alien film franchise for your convenience.
When is Alien: Earth set?
In the world of Aliens, Earth serves as a prequel and unfolds in the year 2120, precisely two years before the storyline of the initial movie, which takes place in the year 2122.
That means Alien: Earth fits into the timeline of the Alien franchise as below:
- Prometheus – 2093
- Alien: Convenant – 2104
- Alien: Earth – 2120
- Alien – 2122
- Alien: Romulus – 2142
- Aliens – 2179
- Alien 3 – 2179
- Alien: Resurrection – 2381
As a die-hard cinephile, I’d be thrilled if future seasons of Alien: Earth unfolded side by side with the original Alien film! Imagine the suspense and terror amplified as we witness parallel stories unfolding on two fronts!
Why does Alien: Earth ignore Prometheus?
In the Alien: Earth series, which follows after Prometheus, you might find yourself questioning why Hawley didn’t incorporate the major plot points from Prometheus – specifically, the Engineers creating the Xenomorphs as a bioweapon. However, the explanation is that these deviations are made for the sake of a more compelling narrative.
Hawley clarified to The Hollywood Reporter: “To me, and many others, the ‘ideal life form’ – as depicted in the initial movie – is the outcome of countless years of evolution that produced this being, which might have been roaming through space for a million years.
Rewritten: “The concept of a biological weapon developed mere half an hour ago doesn’t provide much value to me. Regarding the mythology, what makes this creature terrifying is its depiction of advanced, futuristic technology in the first two movies.
As a self-proclaimed cinema enthusiast, I must confess that the latest development doesn’t quite resonate with my sensibilities. My preference leans towards the captivating retro-futurism showcased in the first two films. Therefore, I find myself making an old-school choice – eschewing holograms and embracing the charm of traditional technology reminiscent of those beautiful Apple stores of yore. The allure of their cutting-edge convenience is, unfortunately, beyond my current sphere.
As an enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that Earth, a captivating series, is set to debut on Disney+ this coming Wednesday, 13th August! The first two episodes will be ready for streaming right away. Subsequently, a fresh episode will arrive each Wednesday thereafter. If you’re as excited as I am, you can subscribe to Disney+ today for just £4.99 per month or opt for the annual plan at £89.90! Let’s embark on this cosmic adventure together!
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2025-08-13 03:34