How ALIEN: EARTH Fits Into the ALIEN Franchise Timeline

The upcoming FX/Hulu Alien TV series from creator Noah Hawley is set on Earth, a first for the franchise. The show is a prequel to the original 1979 film Alien but a sequel to the events of Ridley Scott's prequel movies, Prometheus and Alien: Covenant.

Here are the key takeaways from the article:

• Timeline Placement: The series is set near the end of the 21st century, roughly 70 years from our present day. This places it several decades before the crew of the Nostromo discovers the Xenomorph in Alien (2122) but after the events of Prometheus (2093) and Alien: Covenant (2104), where the creature was created by the android David.
• Core Premise: The show will depict the first major Xenomorph outbreak on Earth. It is not a story about a single monster hunt but rather an exploration of the societal and human consequences of the creature's arrival. A central theme will be inequality, examining how the wealthy can afford to escape or protect themselves while the working class is left behind to face the horror.
• No Ellen Ripley: The series intentionally moves away from the saga of Ellen Ripley to tell a fresh story with new characters. This allows the show to explore the Alien universe from a different perspective.
• Corporate Rivalry: While the infamous Weyland-Yutani corporation is a major player, the show will also feature its corporate rivals. The plot involves a dangerous competition between these companies as they race to exploit new lifeforms (both the Xenomorph and artificial intelligence) for profit and power.
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1. Prometheus (2093)
2. Alien: Covenant (2104)
3. Noah Hawley's Alien TV Series (Late 21st Century)
4. Alien (2122)
5. Aliens (2179)

In essence, the series bridges the gap between the prequel films and the original movie, exploring the corporate greed and human failings that allowed the Xenomorph to finally reach Earth, long before Ripley and the crew of the Nostromo ever encountered it.

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