'Alien: Earth': What Happened in the Season 1 Finale & What to Expect in Season 2?

Noah Hawley's first season of Alien: Earth concluded on Hulu, leaving franchise fans with a major cliffhanger and hints about the future of the universe.

The project brought the horrors of the Xenomorphs to Earth, radically changing the balance of power and paving the way for an even more epic next chapter.

Let's take a look at how the first season ended and what to expect from the second one.

What Happened in the Season 1 Finale of 'Alien: Earth'?

The final episodes of the first season culminated in an uprising by hybrids – humans whose consciousnesses had been transferred into android bodies. Wendy, the protagonist who possesses a unique connection with the xenomorphs, led the rebellion against their despotic creator, Boy Kavalier.

Following a failed escape attempt, the hybrids managed to not only escape captivity, but also capture Boy Kavalier and his supporters. In a climactic scene, Wendy declared her intention to remain on the research island of Neverland.

Instead, she decided to become its new ruler and use the xenomorphs under her control as a tool of power. Thus, the island transformed from a laboratory into a fortress controlled by the hybrids.

What Will 'Alien: Earth' Season 2 Be About & When Will It Be Released?

If a second season is approved, it will likely center on Wendy's consolidation of power and defense of Neverland against various threats.

These threats include other alien species escaping the ship, rival corporations coveting Prodigy's research, and the captive Kavalier, who will likely attempt to regain control.

Currently, there is no confirmation of a second season or an official release date. Realistically, a premiere is not expected until the end of 2026 due to the time required for script preparation and filming.

'Alien' Fans Are in for Another Treat – an 'Alien: Romulus' Sequel

The film franchise continues to develop on both big and small screens. Director Fede Álvarez, who made Alien: Romulus has officially confirmed that he is working on a sequel, which will feature the return of Rain and the android Andy.

Romulus ends with them en route to the mysterious planet Yvaga, which will be featured in the upcoming film. Although Álvarez will not direct the sequel, he is co-writing the script.

What Did Critics & Viewers Think of 'Alien: Earth'?

• Alien: Earth has 93% from critics and 68% from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.

• On IMDb, the series has a score of 7.4/10.