So, what Alien: Earth is saying is Weyland-Yutani is aware of xenomorphs (among other creatures) well before the events of the films and was *this close* to getting one back to Earth.

Alien: Earth is a prequel series set in the Alien universe, created by Noah Hawley and executive produced by Ridley Scott. It premieres August 12, 2025, on FX and Hulu in the U.

Earth," and the consensus is that Noah Hawley's newest series is a hit. With a few detractors, critics are saying that "Alien: Earth" starts off slow, but once it gets going, there's no pulling yourself away.