Paramount's Epic Plan: Fast-Tracking Star Trek Movie Reboot to the Top!

Summary

Paramount is prioritizing a Star Trek movie reboot following the end of the WGA writer's strike, with previous Star Trek 4 plans stuck in development hell.

Paramount has removed Star Trek 4 from its scheduled release date due to "creative differences," leading to the departure of several prominent filmmakers. A recent report indicates that the studio might consider rebooting the franchise for its next Star Trek movie, as it shifts its focus towards TV and movie production after the strike.

Paramount is reportedly prioritizing a Star Trek movie reboot following the end of the WGA writer's strike. Star Trek 4, produced by J.J. Abrams, has faced numerous setbacks with acclaimed filmmakers such as Quentin Tarantino, Noah Hawley, S.J. Clarkson, and Matt Shakman leaving the project due to creative differences. Despite the film being removed from its planned December 2023 release date, actors like Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto have expressed their interest in returning to the Starship Enterprise. However, a recent report from Variety suggests that Paramount's next Star Trek movie may indeed be a reboot, as studios gear up for increased TV and movie production after the strike.

Will Paramount's Star Trek 4 Be A Reboot Movie?

Variety's statement that Paramount is planning to restart the Star Trek franchise introduces a new twist to the ongoing struggles faced by Star Trek 4 in its development. It's possible that the use of the term "restart" may be incorrect if Paramount's intention is to bring back J.J. Abrams' cast, with Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto leading the way. This is because Paramount's decision to pursue a fourth Star Trek film was based on audience interest, as revealed through their surveys, in seeing Captain James T. Kirk, portrayed by Chris Pine, and the rest of the USS Enterprise crew reunited for another thrilling cinematic adventure. Using the term "restart" suggests a completely new cast and storyline, potentially unrelated to the Starship Enterprise. Perhaps calling it a "relaunch" would be a more precise term if Star Trek 4 truly signifies the fourth expedition of the Kelvin Timeline Enterprise crew.

In a recent Collider interview, Lindsey Anderson Beer, the writer-director of Pet Sematary: Bloodlines, mentioned that Star Trek 4 is still in progress. Anderson Beer had initially worked as a screenwriter on Star Trek 4 but left the project to work on Pet Sematary. It is unclear which version of Star Trek 4 Anderson Beer is referring to, or if Paramount plans to restart the Star Trek movie series, as reported by Variety. If Chris Pine's Enterprise cast does not return, it remains uncertain what the storyline for a potential new Star Trek movie reboot would be. However, as we know, the Star Trek universe always presents endless possibilities.