'Alien: Earth' release schedule: when will episodes 1 and 2 launch on Hulu and Disney+?

Alien: Earth is finally close to hatching on TV screens across the globe. The highly-anticipated project and first-ever show set in the Alien franchise will burst forth later this week, so you'll want to know when and where you can stream it.Below, I've provided more details on its various release dates and launch times. I'll also fill you in on which streaming platforms it'll be available on and provide you with a full release schedule, so you can block out time in your busy schedule to watch new episodes when they drop.What is the release date and launch time for Alien: Earth episodes 1 and 2?Alien fans heading over to their streamer of choice to watch the franchise's maiden TV show like... (Image credit: FX Network/Hulu/Disney+)That depends on where you live. Those of you in North and South America can tune in to watch its two-episode premiere on Tuesday, August 12. Meanwhile, viewers in the UK, Europe, Africa, and Asia can catch them on Wednesday, August 13.As for those all-important launch times, here's when Alien: Earth will debut on Hulu (US only) and Disney+ (everywhere else). NB: if your nation isn't listed below, use the 5pm PT option to work out when you should load up Disney+, aka one of the world's best streaming services.US – Tuesday, August 12 at 5pm PT / 8pm PTCanada – Tuesday, August 12 at 5pm PT / 8pm PTUK – Wednesday, August 13 at 1am BSTIndia – Wednesday, August 13 at 5:30am ISTSingapore – Wednesday, August 13 at 8am SGTAustralia – Wednesday, August 13 at 10am AESTNew Zealand – Wednesday, August 13 at 12pm NZSTWhen will new episodes of Alien: Earth air on Hulu and Disney+?Yep, the Alien property's famous Xenomorphs are part of proceedings (Image credit: FX Networks/Hulu)You can catch new entries every Tuesday in North and South America, and Wednesdays everywhere else. For more information, check out the list below:Alien: Earth episode 1 – Tuesday, August 12 / Wednesday, August 13Alien: Earth episode 2 – Tuesday, August 12 / Wednesday, August 13Alien: Earth episode 3 – Tuesday, August 19 / Wednesday, August 20Alien: Earth episode 4 – Tuesday, August 26 / Wednesday, August 27Alien: Earth episode 5 – Tuesday, September 2 / Wednesday, September 3Alien: Earth episode 6 – Tuesday, September 9 / Wednesday, September 10Alien: Earth episode 7 – Tuesday, September 16 / Wednesday, September 17Alien: Earth episode 8 – Tuesday, September 23 / Wednesday, September 24Before its first two chapters arrive, read my Alien: Earth review and our dedicated Alien: Earth guide. Then, check out the section below for more exclusive coverage on the forthcoming sci-fi horror TV Original from FX Networks.You might also likeAlien: Earth isn't ignoring what happened earlier on the Alien timeline – but only because 'there isn't much mythology' to begin with, producer arguesAlien: Earth introduces new creatures as terrifying as the Xenomorph, but the show's creator didn't want to squeeze in 'a vending machine of alien life' for the sake of itAlien: Earth star Timothy Olyphant only needed to do one thing to get into character for the sci-fi horror show: 'It does a lot of the work for me'