Exclusive Insider Details: Unveiling the Latest Star Trek Secrets at NYCC
Star Trek's presence at NYCC disappoints fans with minimal surprises and reveals Despite the anticipation, no updates on Kid Cudi collaboration, Netflix release dates for Prodigy, Section 31 news, Strange New Worlds Season 3, or Legacy Dishearteningly, no news on the much-awaited Star Trek 4 movie either
Summary
Star Trek Universe panel at NYCC reveals little new information, disappointing fans. Lack of news due to ongoing strikes and no actors appearing at the panel.
Kid Cudi joins forces with Star Trek for a groundbreaking collaboration that spans multiple platforms, encompassing a fresh musical release, a thrilling Fortnite gaming experience, and the creation of captivating streetwear. The exciting unveiling took place alongside esteemed individuals Alex Kurtzman and Joshua Horowitz during the panel.
In an exciting development, Star Trek: Prodigy relocates to Netflix, captivating audiences with the premiere of all 20 episodes from season 1 in 2023. Furthermore, fans can eagerly anticipate the arrival of 20 brand new episodes for season 2 in 2024.
Star Trek made an appearance at the New York Comic Con 2023, but the Star Trek Universe panel didn't provide much new information, which was disappointing but expected. Star Trek producer Alex Kurtzman and Star Trek: Lower Decks creator/showrunner Mike McMahan joined host Joshua Horowitz for the Star Trek Universe NYCC panel after the Writer's Guild of America strike was resolved. The panel mainly focused on a preview of Star Trek: Lower Decks season 4, episode 8, "Caves," for the audience present, with a special appearance by Kid Cudi.
Due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, no actors were able to attend the Star Trek NYCC panel to promote the upcoming series set for 2024. The strike is likely one of the main reasons why little information about Star Trek TV shows and movies was revealed at NYCC. The strike is currently affecting productions like Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3, causing delays, and without actors, Paramount+ can't proceed with its original plans to promote the final season of Star Trek: Discovery. As a result, details about Star Trek in 2024 were mostly withheld, with Alex Kurtzman giving only vague hints about what to expect on Paramount+ in the upcoming year.
9 Kid Cudi x Star Trek At NYCC
Kid Cudi stole the spotlight at the NYCC panel for Star Trek, joining forces with the franchise to launch a groundbreaking collaboration. Aptly named Boldly Be: Star Trek x Kid Cudi, this partnership features an exclusive Trek-themed song titled "Heaven's Galaxy," a thrilling Fortnite game called Star Trek: Mirror Madness starring Kid Cudi, and an enticing line of streetwear merging Star Trek and Kid Cudi aesthetics. To express his unwavering love for Star Trek and to unveil a glimpse into the creative process, Kid Cudi graced the Star Trek Universe panel alongside Alex Kurtzman and Joshua Horowitz. Feast your eyes on the captivating behind-the-scenes video of Boldly Be: Star Trek x Kid Cudi below:
8 Star Trek: Lower Decks Is Coming Back For Season 5 & More News
Following the screening of Star Trek: Lower Decks season 4, episode 8, "Caves," the Star Trek Universe panel welcomed Mike McMahan. The show's creator and showrunner had some exciting news to share. T'Lyn, the beloved new Vulcan character portrayed by Gabrielle Ruiz, will be making a comeback in season 5 of Star Trek: Lower Decks, which is currently in production. Additionally, the Lower Deckers will be venturing back to the Orion homeworld in season 5, the same planet where Lieutenant D'Vana Tendi, played by Noel Wells, was born. McMahan also mentioned the promotion of the Lower Deckers to Lieutenants at the beginning of season 4, as opposed to the end. The discussion also touched upon the intriguing topic of Moopsy.
7 Star Trek: Prodigy Is Saved But No Netflix Release Dates
Star Trek: Prodigy, which is moving to Netflix, was saved thanks to the dedicated fans. Alex Kurtzman expressed his gratitude towards the fans for their efforts in rescuing the beloved animated series. Kevin and Dan Hageman, the showrunners of Star Trek: Prodigy, recently announced that the series has found its new streaming home on Netflix. Kurtzman specifically mentioned the fan initiative, such as renting airplanes to fly a #SaveStarTrekProdigy banner over Los Angeles. Netflix will debut all 20 episodes of season 1 of Star Trek: Prodigy in 2023, followed by 20 brand-new episodes for season 2 in 2024. The release date was not disclosed during the NYCC event, considering that the Star Trek Universe panel is sponsored by Paramount+, the same platform that canceled Star Trek: Prodigy in June 2023.
6 Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 Is Still Coming In 2024
5 Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Writers' Room Reopened
Alex Kurtzman has confirmed the previous reports that Star Trek: Discovery season 5 will be coming to Paramount+ in 2024. Furthermore, Kurtzman has revealed that the final season of Discovery has already been completed and assures fans that the finale will be an immensely satisfying conclusion to the series, which first launched Star Trek on Paramount+. Despite this exciting news, no specific release date for season 5 has been announced yet, and there has been no unveiling of the trailer or any promotional material, such as posters or key art, to offer a glimpse into the upcoming season. It is possible that Paramount+ is waiting for the resolution of the SAG-AFTRA strike before commencing the promotion for Star Trek: Discovery season 5 in earnest. However, as 2023 draws to a close, the unanswered questions about the final season of Discovery, which have persisted throughout the year, continue to loom.
Following the resolution of the writer's strike, Alex Kurtzman has announced the reopening of the writer's room for Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. Among the talented writers involved is Tawny Newsome, known for her role in Star Trek: Lower Decks, who Kurtzman has praised as a "genius." Excitingly, filming for Starfleet Academy is scheduled to commence in 2024. Although Starfleet Academy was announced last March, there have been no updates on the cast, characters, or teaser art. Additionally, the era in which the young adult-focused Starfleet Academy is set has not yet been confirmed by Star Trek on Paramount+. However, it is highly likely that Starfleet Academy will continue the 32nd-century timeline introduced in Star Trek: Discovery.
4 No Star Trek: Section 31 News
3 Nothing Announced About Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3
The Star Trek panel at NYCC did not provide any new updates on Star Trek: Section 31, the first Star Trek movie created exclusively for Paramount+ streaming service. It was originally planned to begin filming in the fall of 2023, but production was delayed due to strikes by the WGA and SAG-AFTRA. Despite this setback, Academy Award-winner Michelle Yeoh is still expected to be the main star of Section 31, indicating that the project is still in progress. However, similar to Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, there have been no announcements regarding other characters, additional cast members, or the specific Star Trek timeline in which Section 31 is set. On a positive note, Kurtzman mentioned that there are "exciting new developments" in the works for Star Trek beyond the Section 31 movie and expressed gratitude for the tremendous support from the leadership team at Paramount+.
Production for the third season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds was scheduled to commence in May, but unfortunately, it was postponed due to a writer's strike. During Star Trek's NYCC panel, there were no announcements or updates regarding the highly-anticipated third season, which will resume where a thrilling cliffhanger left off. However, fans were delighted by the unexpected appearance of Strange New Worlds co-showrunner Akiva Goldsman, who engaged in a discussion with Alex Kurtzman and Mike McMahan about the beloved crossover between Strange New Worlds season 2 and Star Trek: Lower Decks. Regrettably, it seems that viewers will have to wait until 2025 to witness the return of Captain Christopher Pike (Anson Mount) and the Starship Enterprise.
2 Nothing Announced About Star Trek: Legacy
Perhaps the most disappointing aspect for fans of Star Trek: Picard season 3 is the lack of news regarding the proposed spinoff, Star Trek: Legacy, at Star Trek's NYCC panel. Despite a committed fan campaign urging for showrunner Terry Matalas to develop a continuation show centered around Captain Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan), Ensign Jack Crusher (Ed Speleers), and the USS Enterprise-G, there seems to be no progress towards realizing Star Trek: Legacy. This remains a baffling situation, especially considering the immense critical acclaim and success of Star Trek: Picard season 3 on Paramount+.
1 No Star Trek 4 Movie News
The next installment in the Star Trek movie franchise, produced by J.J. Abrams, was not discussed at the Star Trek Universe panel during NYCC. This was expected as the panel focused on Paramount+'s Star Trek TV series, which is overseen by Alex Kurtzman. Paramount Pictures has expressed that Star Trek 4 is still a priority for them, but the project currently lacks a new director. Moreover, it remains uncertain whether the movie will be a reboot or if Chris Pine and the rest of the Star Trek movie cast will reprise their roles as the crew of the Starship Enterprise.
