The series by creator Noah Hawley is described as a spin-off to the original Ridley Scott-directed film, " Alien ," from 1979. The film follows a space crew aboard the starship, Nostromo, who are on their journey back home when they receive a distress call from an alien vessel.

Watch all Alien movies in order with our comprehensive list, from the 1979 original to Romulus, and including the Alien vs. Predator crossovers.

Alien: Earth, a prequel series to the first Alien movie, premiered on FX and Hulu in August 2025 Watching the movies and show in chronological order isn't the same as watching them in order of their release date Nothing is as it seems in the Alien universe — including its fictional timeline.

"Alien: Earth" is Noah Hawley's latest silver-to-small screen project. But if you want to watch all the film entries which preceded it, here's what you need to know.