Alien: Earth Is Officially Back as Season 2 Filming Kicks Off
Production on Alien: Earth Season 2 has officially begun, Disney announced via FX’s Instagram account on September 3, 2026. The sci-fi horror series, created by Noah Hawley and set in the legendary Alien universe established by Ridley Scott’s 1979 film, was among 2025’s most acclaimed television shows.
The show earned renewal for a second season on November 11, 2025, following strong critical and audience reception. While casting announcements have emerged since the renewal, details on production timelines remained sparse until the recent announcement of filming commencing.
Based on Season 1’s production schedule, Season 2 is expected to wrap within approximately five months. Season 1 production extended beyond typical timelines due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike’s mid-production impact. If Season 2 maintains a comparable pace, viewers can anticipate the new episodes within the expected timeline for serialized prestige television.
The announcement was confirmed through a brief behind-the-scenes video posted to FX’s official Instagram, showing production activity on set. This represents the first substantial update on Season 2 development since the renewal announcement.