Exclusive: Patrick Stewart Reveals Exciting Future Plans for Picard Beyond the Final Season

Star Trek veteran Patrick Stewart has expressed interest in bidding a grand cinematic farewell to his iconic character, Jean-Luc Picard, through a Picard movie. The esteemed actor has further excited and captivated the fan base with his enthusiastic response to the possibility of Picard's final appearance in a Star Trek: The Next Generation movie.

Although initially intended as Stewart's goodbye to the Star Trek universe, Picard season 3 made a surprising comeback for the beloved Star Trek: The Next Generation cast. In this season, they unraveled a conspiracy within the Starfleet while battling their long-standing adversary, the Borg. The season concluded with an electrifying showdown that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Following the season's end, fans pondered whether they would ever witness a Picard movie on the silver screen. Fortunately, Stewart's recent statement regarding this query has ignited hope among fans, suggesting the potential return of The Next Generation crew for another exhilarating journey.

While speaking in an interview with IndieWire, the 82-year-old actor discussed the potential for a 'Picard'-based movie that goes beyond his character. Stewart expressed his desire to incorporate the fantastic elements from Season 3 of 'Picard' into an extraordinary film. Despite receiving no enthusiastic responses so far, he continues to mention the idea to others, hoping for a positive outcome. Stewart sees a 'Picard' movie as a fitting way to bid farewell to the beloved characters and the series.

Star Trek: Picard has garnered immense praise as a TV series in recent years and has received multiple Primetime Emmy nominations. Notably, it has consistently secured a place in the Top 10 Nielsen ratings for streaming. The possibility of fans being thrilled by a film continuing the story of Picard and his crew is certainly plausible. Despite the tremendous success of Picard Season 3, it is unlikely that viewers will witness The Next Generation crew on the silver screen. However, Paramount may opt to release the movie on their streaming platform, Paramount Plus. The decision will depend on the performance of the upcoming film, Star Trek: Section 31, for the streamer.

This isn't the first instance where Stewart has responded with enthusiasm to movie rumors concerning his iconic character. During last year's San Diego Comic-Con, the actor acknowledged that a Picard movie would present an "interesting" adventure. It is crucial for the creators to handle the Star Trek franchise with caution as fans can be particular about the treatment of their beloved series.

Star Trek: Picard is streaming now on Paramount Plus.

Source: IndieWire