Disney+ 2025 Trailer: Andor Season 2, Alien: Earth, and More — What’s Hot, What’s Not

Disney+ 2025 trailer: Andor season 2 and Alien: Earth set to take over your screen — What’s hot, and what’s not

Folks, we’re witnessing another galaxy-sized move from Disney, and let me just say it: some of it is going to blow your mind, and some of it, well, *meh*. Disney just dropped a 2025 trailer, and it’s packed with first looks. The headline grabbers? Star Wars: Andor Season 2 and the long-discussed Alien: Earth TV series. Let’s break it down, because, honestly, I’ve got plenty to say about this lineup. Spoiler alert: I have opinions.

Star Wars: Andor season 2 — Cassian’s back with a bang… and a droid

Let’s start with Star Wars: Andor Season 2, which is returning to Disney+ on April 22, 2025. Now, Cassian Andor (played by Diego Luna) and Luthen Rael (Stellan Skarsgård, who really deserves more credit, let’s be honest) are back in the saddle, but what’s grabbing all the attention is the return of a certain droid. Yeah, you guessed it — our beloved bucket of sass, K-2SO. Alan Tudyk’s reprising the role, doing both voice and motion capture, and honestly, if anyone can steal the show standing next to Diego Luna, it’s K-2SO. Let’s admit it, we all remember *Rogue One: A Star Wars Story* as much for K-2SO as we do for that epic Vader scene.

So here’s my take: The return of K-2SO is probably Disney’s secret weapon to pull viewers back in. And why not? Star Wars fans love their droids. But beyond the fan service, I’m keeping my fingers crossed that the show doesn’t lose that gritty, spy-thriller feel from Season 1. Cassian Andor is like that refreshing breath after an overdose of Skywalkers. No lightsabers, no Force ping-ponging, just pure rebellion, baby.

Alien: Earth — Are we ready for Xenomorphs on our home turf?

Alright, now for something that’s bound to stir the pot. Noah Hawley, the mastermind behind Fargo and Legion, is tackling the Alien universe with Alien: Earth. Yes, folks, Xenomorphs, ON. EARTH. For some, “Alien” feels like it should stay in space, but guess what? Now it’s our problem. And to be honest, I kind of dig the idea. Hawley confirmed we’ll at least see one of these slobbering nightmares in the show, and the trailer gives us a quick look — just enough to make you want to hide under the sofa.

Let’s talk timeline. Alien: Earth is said to be set in the early 2090s, which places it several decades *before* the original 1979 Alien movie. That’s a risky move. Some fans are already raising eyebrows, especially since this also means we’re looking at a time before Prometheus and Alien: Covenant (both of which were, let’s say, divisive). But here’s where Hawley is playing it smart: he has no interest in the Prometheus world-building. According to Hawley, it’s just “less useful.” Thank you! I mean, come on, giving a Xenomorph some convoluted “bioweapon origin” was about as exciting as watching paint dry.

Hawley’s retro-futurism approach

Hawley is aiming to go back to the roots of Alien — you know, that cold, mechanical, fear-of-the-unknown aesthetic that made the first two movies legendary. Forget overly complicated backstories; let’s get back to what made the series work: humans in claustrophobic environments, dealing with the ultimate predator. If Hawley can nail that atmosphere, we could be looking at a show that reignites the terror of the original films.

Of course, it’s always risky tampering with a beloved franchise, especially one that’s been through as many ups and downs as Alien. But Hawley is banking on nostalgia done right — retro, creepy tech, and the kind of suspense that gets under your skin. If he pulls it off, Alien: Earth could be the reboot we didn’t know we needed.

Concerns about the setting and timeline

Okay, but let’s address the elephant in the room. The show is set in the early 2090s, which is confusing for some fans because it means this is happening before *anything* we’ve seen in the Alien universe so far. Yep, even before Ridley Scott’s philosophical mess of a prequel, *Prometheus*. Setting this series so far back in time is a gamble because, frankly, if you go too far before the events of the original *Alien*, you risk alienating (pun intended) the fans who struggled with *Prometheus*’s confusing narrative.

But here’s why I think this could work. Hawley doesn’t have to follow the tangled threads of past attempts. Instead, he’s wiping the slate clean and building tension from the ground up. He’s got one goal — take us back to the basics. And let me tell you, people, that sounds like a winning strategy. Sometimes less is more, and the Xenomorph always worked best in dark, nerve-wracking settings, where we don’t know what’s around the next corner. Get ready to be glued to your seat.

What else is on the Disney+ 2025 radar?

Though Star Wars: Andor Season 2 and Alien: Earth stole the spotlight, Disney+ hasn’t forgotten about its other hits. We’ve got glimpses of The Bear Season 4 and Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. Let me just say, The Bear has been on fire! Cooking dramas don’t usually carry much weight, but this one resonated in ways few expected. If Season 4 keeps raising the bar, it’ll be one of Disney+’s mainstays for sure. Skeleton Crew? Eh, we’ll see. There’s been so much Star Wars content recently that I’m starting to feel a little fatigued. But hey, if it works, great. Just don’t overload us with more lightsabers than we can handle.

Final thoughts — Disney’s 2025 lineup: hit or miss?

So, looking at the crystal ball of 2025, what can we expect from Disney+? In my opinion, they’ve got some major potential winners on their hands, but there are still plenty of question marks. Andor Season 2 looks like a safe bet, especially with K-2SO in the mix. More political intrigue, more action, and, let’s be honest, more Star Wars done *differently* — who’s saying no to that?

Alien: Earth, on the other hand, could easily go one of two ways: massive success or total disaster. But with Noah Hawley at the helm and promises of a retro feel, I’m cautiously optimistic. If the Xenomorphs are executed well, this could be the shot of adrenaline the Alien franchise needs.

What to watch in 2025

• Star Wars: Andor Season 2 (April 22, 2025) — Gritty rebellion continued, now with more droid-wisecracks.
• Alien: Earth — Xenomorphs are coming to Earth, and Hawley could save the franchise from floundering in sci-fi mediocrity.
• The Bear Season 4 — Delicious drama, one of Disney+’s finest non-fantasy hits.
• Star Wars: Skeleton Crew — More Star Wars, but do we really need it?

So, hold on to your popcorn. 2025 could turn out to be a spectacular year for streaming — or it could be another wave of reboots and missed opportunities. Time will tell, but I, for one, am willing to bet that Disney’s not slowing down anytime soon.