Collider reports that Alien: Earth, the first television series set in the Alien franchise, has climbed back into the streaming top 10 as anticipation builds ahead of its second season. The eight-part show, which carries Ridley Scott's name as a franchise figurehead, debuted late last summer to strong critical acclaim and was quickly renewed, underlining the enduring appeal of the Alien property more than four decades after the original 1979 film.

The series was written by Noah Hawley, best known for the television adaptation of Fargo, and airs on FX. Production on Season 2 is already under way, though it is not expected to air before the end of 2026 and will most likely return in 2027. The piece frames the show's renewed popularity as an ideal moment for viewers to binge the first season, which can be watched over a single weekend. It also notes that Scott recently produced the 2024 film Alien: Romulus with director Fede Alvarez, with the pair now seeking a director for a Romulus sequel in development since 2025.