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"New Alien: Earth Trailer Unveils Xenomorph Design and Nods to Ridley Scott's 1979 Classic"

Author : Camila

May 14,2025

A new trailer for the upcoming TV series Alien: Earth has surfaced online, giving fans an exciting glimpse into what promises to be a thrilling addition to the iconic franchise. The trailer, initially showcased at Disney's 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and shared via @CineGeekNews on X/Twitter, features the harrowing journey of a spaceship's survivors as they battle a Xenomorph and head towards Earth.

The trailer, embedded below, showcases the new Xenomorph design and highlights the striking similarity to Ridley Scott's classic 1979 film. The setting inside a MU/TH/UR control room, reminiscent of the Nostromo, adds a nostalgic touch, intensifying the suspense as a crew member desperately seeks help while the Xenomorph wreaks havoc. Morrow, portrayed by Babou Ceesay, coldly reports the escape of the "specimens" and the impending doom of the crew, setting the ship's course for Earth. The trailer also introduces six soldiers approaching what appears to be the crashed ship, hinting at the perilous encounters they are about to face.

A new Special Look Trailer for ‘ALIEN: EARTH’ has been released.#AlienEarth hits Disney+ this Summer! pic.twitter.com/tWVeFJRwtT
— The Cine Geek (@CineGeekNews) March 22, 2025

The trailer raises numerous intriguing questions: Will Morrow survive? What drives his actions? Are there any other survivors, and has anyone been impregnated by the Xenomorph? How will the soldiers meet their fate?

Alien: Earth sets up an enthralling narrative where a mysterious space vessel crash-lands on Earth. A young woman, played by Sydney Chandler, and a group of tactical soldiers make a chilling discovery, confronting the planet's most formidable threat.

FX's *Alien* series is set in 2120, fitting neatly into the franchise's timeline between *Prometheus* and the original *Alien*. This placement has led fans to speculate about potential connections to the Nostromo's departure from Earth or Weyland-Yutani's discovery of the Xenomorphs. Notably, the recently released *Alien: Romulus* is an interquel set between *Alien* and *Aliens*.

In a statement from January last year, showrunner Noah Hawley explained his decision to distance Alien: Earth from the Prometheus backstory, favoring the "retro-futurism" of the original films. Hawley consulted with Ridley Scott on various aspects of the series but chose to focus on the lore established in the earlier movies, steering away from the bioweapon narrative.

Alien: Earth is slated to premiere on Hulu in the summer of 2025, with Alien: Romulus 2 also in development, ensuring the continued expansion of this beloved universe.