Alien: Earth renewed for Season 2 — production set to start in London in 2026
FX’s Alien: Earth has been renewed for a second season, confirming that Noah Hawley will continue to lead the project under a newly reported multi‑year deal with Disney. The first season closed on a dramatic cliffhanger, and production on season two is slated to begin in London in 2026.
Alien: Earth is set two years before the original Alien and follows a retro‑futuristic shipping vessel that crash‑lands on Earth carrying mysterious extraterrestrial cargo. The series explores the fallout around a terminally ill girl who becomes the first human‑synthetic hybrid, blending horror and science‑fiction in a fresh timeframe for the franchise.
Key details
- Renewal: Season 2 confirmed after Season 1 concluded in September.
- Showrunner: Noah Hawley continues to lead the series and has signed a multi‑year deal with Disney to develop projects across Disney’s platforms.
- Production: Filming will begin in London in 2026; Season 1 was shot in Thailand.
- Timeline: The series is a prequel set two years before Ridley Scott’s original Alien.
Cast highlights
- Sydney Chandler
- Alex Lawther
- Timothy Olyphant
- Essie Davis
- Samuel Blenkin
- Babou Ceesay
- David Rysdahl
- Adrian Edmondson
- Adarsh Gourav
- Jonathan Ajayi
- Erana James
- Lily Newmark
- Diem Camille
- Moe Bar‑El
Why the renewal matters
The show’s renewal reflects the franchise’s recent creative resurgence — following praise for entries like Alien: Romulus and the well‑received first season of Alien: Earth. Noah Hawley’s expanded deal with Disney suggests more continuity and potentially more ambitious storytelling across the company’s platforms, as he’ll be developing content for FX, Hulu Originals, ABC and other outlets.
What to expect
- New locations and production design tied to the London shoot, which may introduce fresh sets and worldbuilding.
- Further exploration of the synthetic/human hybrid storyline and the broader implications for the Alien mythos.
- Potential cross‑platform tie‑ins or expanded universe content as Hawley collaborates under his Disney deal.
For updates, watch for official trailers and production announcements from the show’s channels and Disney’s networks (FX/Hulu). The move to London could also affect release timing and talent availability, so keep an eye on casting and crew news as 2026 approaches.
Discussion: Are you excited for a second season of Alien: Earth — what storyline or character would you most like to see developed next?