Nothing Will Stop My Excitement For Alien: Earth, But Even I’m Feeling Skittish About One Exec’s Storyline Comments

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The highly-anticipated FX series “Alien: Earth” is rapidly approaching its 2025 schedule release, and for fans of the Alien franchise, this news carries a sense of foreboding – as it often does with anything connected to Xenomorphs or long-running sci-fi properties. As someone who eagerly follows the Alien movie timeline, I’ve been keeping an eye on this project for quite some time now.

According to a recent report by Variety, there’s an intriguing perspective on where this project aligns with its predecessors. However, it might not quite fit the mold, as suggested by the remarks of FX Entertainment president Gina Balian:

In this fictional world, things don’t necessarily need to align as perfectly as they do in the Marvel Universe. Fans are accustomed to a certain level of inconsistency or deviation from expectations in this universe, so there’s less pressure to make everything fit seamlessly together.

It’s possible that my enthusiasm for the Alien franchise might make me a unique subject for a study, given that I don’t dislike any of the films, not even Alien: Resurrection with its intriguing concepts. Recognizing the strength of Alien and Aliens as benchmarks, let’s discuss some reservations I have about the storyline in Alien: Earth. These thoughts are based on what we currently know about it.

Alien: Earth Has Doubled Down On Its Choice To Sidestep The Xenomorph Origins

Noah Hawley deliberately bypasses the plot of “Prometheus,” focusing particularly on the aspect where David (played by Michael Fassbender) is depicted as the creator of the Xenomorphs. In terms of the storyline for “Alien: Earth,” the mastermind behind “Fargo” prefers these monstrous creatures, along with anything else lurking within this series, to have originated through natural evolutionary processes.

1) For two main points, here’s why I find that swing significant: Firstly, the distinctive elements of Alien: Covenant clearly suggest that David was the one who alerted Weyland-Yutani about his creation. Secondly, the way 2024’s summer blockbuster Alien: Romulus intertwines with the established prequel canon raises another question.

Alien: Romulus Actually Accepted Prometheus’ Xenomorph Canon

Fede Álvarez, co-writer/director of the film “Alien: Romulus,” skillfully tied together the mythology of the Engineers and Weyland-Yutani’s quest for their genetic abilities in a way that was uniquely chilling. This approach seems to have been quite effective – as indicated by the financial success of the movie, as evidenced by its box office earnings.

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As a movie critic, I find myself in a rather intriguing position with the upcoming “Alien: Earth” sequel. With this new installment being described as existing “in tandem with Romulus,” it seems that the course of action for the next Alien film may require some adjustments. This potential shift could lead to a bit of confusion, especially among fans who are revisiting past entries on their Hulu subscriptions in preparation. This brings me to my final thought: it’s crucial for the creators to ensure that the narrative remains clear and engaging, even within this parallel universe setup.

Fans May Not Expect Alien To Be The MCU, But They Expect Consistency

The series “Alien: Earth” appears to be an ambitious expansion of the universe Ridley Scott initially shaped, stretching it across multiple episodes. While I can understand Gina Balian’s sentiment that this saga’s audience isn’t necessarily waiting for Arnold Schwarzenegger to emerge from suspended animation, brandishing a shotgun and killing a Xenomorph queen, it’s unlikely to disappoint those who appreciate the original storyline.

Simultaneously, just as fans have meticulously searched for Ripley in Alien: Romulus, there is an anticipation for a clear and straightforward continuity. Establishing Alien: Earth distinct from the generally consistent narrative we’ve encountered thus far generates some questions about what lies ahead. However, these questions are more of academic interest, as the glimpses of Earth we’ve seen so far appear to promise a lot of intriguing twists and fun.

I might find myself pondering, but these queries only serve to heighten my curiosity about what’s yet to unfold. The allure of Weyland-Yutani battling against other giants in the corporate world to secure the Xenomorph, as well as some other creatures hinted at in promotional materials, is too strong to resist. If you share this excitement, remember to catch the two-episode premiere of “Alien: Earth” on August 12th, at 8 pm ET! Fresh episodes will be released then every Tuesday, exclusively on FX and Hulu.

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2025-07-23 23:52