Following the intriguing Alien reference in Predator: Badlands, all eyes turned to the upcoming series Alien: Earth. However, creator Noah Hawley has confirmed that he has no plans for a crossover with the Predator universe in his show.

Alien vs. Predator Crossover: The Speculation Begins

The moment a clear connection was established with the Alien universe in the upcoming film Predator: Badlands, fans immediately looked toward the FX series Alien: Earth. Viewers have been eagerly speculating whether and when these two monumental sci-fi horror series might finally converge on screen again.

The history of shared lore between the two franchises—the terrifying Xenomorphs and the legendary Yautja—has always fueled fan fantasies. The recent nod in Badlands only intensified the hope for another epic showdown, potentially leading to a new, shared cinematic future.

Alien: Earth Creator Noah Hawley Shuts Down the Rumors

With the countdown to Alien: Earth Season 2 already underway, the show’s creator, Noah Hawley, provided the first definitive answer on the long-sought-after crossover. During an appearance on the SmartLess podcast, Hawley was asked about the possibility of an Alien vs. Predator style crossover scene, and his response was direct and clear:

“No, I don’t think there will be anything like that in the show.”

While Hawley’s direct response provides clarity for some, it will undoubtedly disappoint many long-time fans who have been dreaming of a major convergence.

Respect for the Predator Franchise

Despite his own non-crossover plans, Hawley made sure to praise the current direction of the Predator films. He specifically referenced Dan Trachtenberg’s critically acclaimed Prey and the recently announced Predator: Badlands, stating:

“I loved Prey. It’s taking the series to a really good place. There is clearly a plan there.”

He added that he and Trachtenberg have only met once, emphasizing that their projects are being developed independently: “We are not planning these things together, so I have no such plan.”

Why the Crossover Excitement Surged in the First Place

The intense speculation was primarily driven by the plot details of the upcoming film, Predator: Badlands. The story centers on a young Predator named Dek (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) who crash-lands on a savage planet. He is forced to cooperate with a human-synthetic hybrid named Thia (Elle Fanning).

Crucially, Thia and other synthetic characters in the film are dispatched by the Weyland-Yutani Corporation. This is the infamous mega-corporation, often simply called “The Company,” that was first introduced as an antagonist force in the original 1979 Alien film.

Weyland-Yutani plays an equally central role in Hawley’s Alien: Earth. In the series, Earth is governed by five major corporations, with Weyland-Yutani at the top. The show’s main synthetic character, Wendy, is played by Sydney Chandler, making the corporate link between the two upcoming projects impossible to ignore. This shared villain organization strongly suggested the universes were operating on the same timeline, leading to the logical conclusion of a potential crossover event.

The History of the Alien vs. Predator Crossover

For fans disappointed by Hawley’s statement, it’s worth remembering that the two franchises have a long history of intertwining.

• The first Alien vs. Predator crossover occurred in a comic book published back in 1989.
• A brief, but memorable, Xenomorph skull appeared as a trophy in the Predator spacecraft in the 1990 film Predator 2.
• The conflict was brought to the big screen with the 2004 movie Alien vs. Predator and its 2007 sequel, Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem.

Despite these existing ties, Noah Hawley has made it unequivocally clear that he is not currently planning an AVP crossover for Alien: Earth.

However, the door isn’t completely bolted shut. Since the rights for both the Alien and Predator series now reside under the Disney umbrella, the possibility remains that different types of crossover projects could be explored in the future, even if it won’t be in the immediate storyline of Alien: Earth. The demand for the next Alien vs. Predator Crossover is clearly there, and only time will tell if a future creative team decides to give the fans what they want.