The wait is nearly over — Alien: Earth arrives next week — here’s everything you need to know

There’s been a lot of publicity and a lot of interest here at Cultbox, and the wait is nearly over. Alien:Earth arrives on our screens next week. In the US it is available via FX / Hulu on Tuesday, August 12. In the UK we can watch from Wednesday, August 13 via Disney+.

What is Alien: Earth about?

In case you need reminding, ABC has summed it all up in this article. We’ve also covered this in various news stories, including this one. If you want a very quick guide, try this:

In FX’s Alien: Earth, the planet’s greatest threat is discovered after a mysterious space vessel crash-lands on Earth.

When the mysterious deep space research vessel USCSS Maginot crash-lands on Earth, “Wendy” (Sydney Chandler) and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet’s greatest threat

The show expands the Alien universe with a detailed look at Earth as well as a whole host of alien lifeforms to add to the mix. We can’t wait! Until next week, here’s another look at the most recent trailer: