Hit FX Sci-Fi Franchise TV Show Renewed for Season 2
If you were hoping for more cold-sweat, air-duct nightmares, you're in luck. FX is bringing back Alien: Earth for Season 2, and the network's not shy about why - critics loved it, and fans showed up. A 94% score on Rotten Tomatoes doesn't happen by accident.
The renewal lands alongside a bigger move behind the scenes. As first reported by Deadline, creator Noah Hawley (movies and tv series) has signed a new multi-year overall deal with FX and Disney Entertainment Television, reportedly valued in the nine figures. In plain terms: FX is betting big on Hawley's storytelling - and on this franchise.
There's a production shift too. Season 2 will film in London, with cameras set to roll in 2026 after Season 1 shot in Thailand. So yes, it likely means a wait, but it also signals a bigger footprint - London stages, crews, and post houses typically mean scale.
FX Chairman John Landgraf put it simply: "It has been our great privilege to work with Noah for more than a decade on some of FX's best and biggest shows, and we are thrilled to extend our partnership well into the future." He added, the network "can't wait to get to work on the next season of Alien: Earth." You can hear the confidence in that.
The show's reception backs it up. Hawley's take on Ridley Scott (movies and tv series)'s Alien universe landed a 94% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an 85 on Metacritic. That's rare air for a franchise spinoff.
Eric Schrier, President of Disney Television Studios, framed it as momentum, not just a one-off hit: "Noah has gone on to make many of the best shows in television, and I couldn't be more excited that he will continue his FX partnership and broaden it across Disney Entertainment Television." Translation: expect Hawley to have room to build.
Hawley's own note was very him: "FX has always supported bold, character-driven storytelling. From the very beginning with Fargo, they've encouraged me to take creative risks and follow the story wherever it leads. I'm grateful to continue exploring the world of Alien: Earth alongside our partners, cast, and crew as we begin the next chapter."
Season 1 stars Sydney Chandler (movies and tv series), Timothy Olyphant (movies and tv series), Alex Lawther (movies and tv series), Essie Davis (movies and tv series), and Babou Ceesay (movies and tv series) - a cast that brought real humanity to the horror. FX Productions is behind it, with Ridley Scott and David W. Zucker executive producing, keeping the lineage intact.
What this means if you cover sci-fi TV for a living
- Production moves to London in 2026, which likely pushes any premiere window. Plan your calendars and coverage accordingly.
- The new Hawley-FX-Disney deal suggests more than a single season - potential cross-network development across FX, Hulu, and ABC.
- That 94% RT and strong Metacritic score signal a steady audience appetite. Expect Season 2 positioning to lean into critical acclaim and cinematic scope.
- With Ridley Scott still on the masthead, franchise continuity remains a selling point for both marketing and fandom.
Here's the short version: FX is doubling down. The franchise is healthy, the creative team's locked in, and the next chapter is lining up in London. We wait a bit - and if Season 1 is any hint - we won't be bored while we do.
