For Hawley, overlaying Peter Pan onto Alien: Earth ‘s science fiction made sense because of the idea of trapping children’s minds in immortal bodies that were created, and ruled over, by a literal boy genius. Moreover, because Barrie’s work isn’t quite as anodyne and sweet as Disney’s animated film.

Set in 2120, it hinges on a batch of alien and various mutating specimens who crash-land on Earth in a research vessel that’s owned by one of five corporations that now rule during this Corporate Era — a chillingly plausible schematic.

“Alien: Earth” premieres on Tuesday, Aug. 12 on FX and Hulu, and Aug. 13 on Disney+ internationally. New episodes of “Alien: Earth” will be available to stream at 8 p.m. ET on Hulu. They will also air on FX at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

In space, no one can hear you scream, but they can sure hear you scratching your head as you try to make sense of the sprawling “Alien” universe.

What’s the song that plays at the end of Alien: Earth Episode 1, just as Wendy and her friends are about to enter the wreckage on New Siam? That would be “The Mob Rules” by Black Sabbath. The song aptly opens with a warning to civilians that evil is on its way:

Noah Hawley leaned into the 'Alien' franchise's retro-futurism when making 'Alien: Earth,' adding Peter Pan mythology and Easter eggs.

As he swaps his cowboy hat for some frosty tips in the Noah Hawley series, the actor discusses the joy of revisiting work, discovering the "sweet spot" of fame and his love for former co-star Walton Goggins.

The series by creator Noah Hawley is described as a spin-off to the original Ridley Scott-directed film, " Alien ," from 1979. The film follows a space crew aboard the starship, Nostromo, who are on their journey back home when they receive a distress call from an alien vessel.