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FX Renews 'Alien: Earth' for Season 2, Shifts Production to London

11/13/2025

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Summary

Hawley Secures Renewal

FX renews Alien: Earth for a second season after its August 2025 debut.
Noah Hawley, the creator, signs an overall deal with FX and Disney Entertainment Television valued over $100 million.
Season 2 will move production from Thailand to London, with filming to begin in 2026.
The series, set two years before the original Alien film, ends Season 1 on a cliffhanger, with a likely premiere in 2027.

History

Historical Context

Ridley Scott's 1979 film "Alien" transformed the science fiction and horror genres, introducing the character Ellen Ripley, played by Sigourney Weaver. The film grossed over $104 million worldwide, leading to a successful franchise that includes films, novels, and video games. The recent revival of interest, exemplified by FX's "Alien: Earth," underscores the franchise's enduring themes of survival and corporate greed.

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Hawley Secures Renewal

FX renews Alien: Earth for a second season after its August 2025 debut.
Noah Hawley, the creator, signs an overall deal with FX and Disney Entertainment Television valued over $100 million.
Season 2 will move production from Thailand to London, with filming to begin in 2026.
The series, set two years before the original Alien film, ends Season 1 on a cliffhanger, with a likely premiere in 2027.

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