'Alien: Earth' is about a Xenomorph crash-landing on our planet. Here's where it takes place in the 'Alien' timeline. "Alien: Earth" follows a group of soldiers as a ship carrying a Xenomorph crash-lands on Earth. The FX TV series is set in the same universe as the "Alien" movies.

The USCSS Maginot, a Weyland Yutani research vessel, crashed into the large lawn next to Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con this weekend. Onlookers remarked they hoped there was nothing dangerous on board,

Alien: Earth'screator, Noah Hawley, has shared some insight on the controversial choice to bring the Xenomorph to Earth. Alien: Earth is set to premiere on FX and Hulu, and the sci-fi prequel series is set just two years before the original Alien film.