Unveiling the Ultimate Lineup: Must-See Star Trek Highlights at Comic Con 2023
Get ready for an epic Star Trek experience at Comic Con 2023! Expect mind-blowing trailers, tantalizing teasers, and exclusive reveals for Star Trek: Discovery Season 5, Strange New Worlds Season 2 and Lower Decks Season 4 Don't miss out on the electrifying panels, even though some beloved Star Trek actors might not attend
Star Trek is a regular presence at the San Diego Comic-Con, and attendees in 2023 can anticipate a weekend filled with panels and intriguing glimpses into future projects. However, the concurrent strikes by the Screen Actors Guild and Writers Guild of America will greatly diminish the chances of Star Trek stars appearing at the event next weekend. One rule within the actors' strike is that no SAG member can promote their work for any network, studio, or streamer, and SDCC is a major promotional affair.
Keeping this in mind, it is probable that Star Trek will rely on sharing exhilarating new footage and may also disclose casting information for future projects like Star Trek: Section 31 or Star Trek: Starfleet Academy prior to the strike. Numerous major announcements might be reserved for Star Trek Day in September, assuming that the studios and unions have reached a mutually satisfactory agreement by then. Meanwhile, Star Trek's forthcoming schedule offers some clues about what to expect at this year's San Diego Comic-Con.
What Star Trek Panels To Expect At Comic Con 2023
There are two Star Trek panels scheduled for this year's SDCC. One panel will focus on Alex Kurtzman's extensive Star Trek universe, while the other panel will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Star Trek: The Animated Series. The "Official 50th Star Trek Animated Celebration" panel will take place on Friday, July 21 at 10 AM in Room 25ABC.
Join us for the Star Trek Universe Panel on Saturday, July 22, from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM in Hall H.
In addition to the panel, you can visit Booth #3529 on the exhibition floor, where you'll find the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds booth. Don't forget to attend the fandom party at FLOAT in the Hard Rock Hotel on July 20, starting at 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
Moreover, the Energize Lounge, hosted by Hero Within, will serve Star Trek-themed coffee drinks and showcase merchandise displays. You'll also find special promotions by RockLove Jewelry, the Star Trek Cruise, and IDW Publishing. The Lounge, located at 332 J Street in the Gaslamp district, just one block from the San Diego Convention Center, will be open throughout SDCC 2023.
Star Trek: Discovery Should Reveal Season 5
With the finale of Star Trek: Discovery set to be available for streaming in 2024, attendees can expect to be treated to fresh footage and imagery. The initial trailer for the fifth season of Star Trek: Discovery was unveiled at New York Comic-Con in October 2022, indicating that an updated trailer may be shown during the Star Trek Universe panel. Additionally, reshoots have been conducted to ensure that season 5 serves as a fitting conclusion to Discovery, making it plausible for some of this new footage to be showcased at SDCC.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Should Tease End Of Season 2 & Lower Decks Crossover
The weekend before the streaming of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' crossover with Star Trek: Lower Decks on Paramount+ will coincide with SDCC 2023. In all likelihood, a sneak peek of the highly anticipated episode will be featured exclusively as part of the SNW section during the Star Trek Universe panel. Additionally, it is probable that the panel will offer some tantalizing hints for the season 2 finale of Strange New Worlds, which could take the form of either a trailer showcasing the final 4 episodes or a collection of intriguing images teasing the ominously titled "Hegemony".
Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 4 Reveals
Star Trek Actors Not Expected To Be At Comic Con 2023
Star Trek: Lower Decks season 4 is set to stream on Paramount+ in late summer, making it the next Trek show to be released. In light of this, SDCC is the ideal platform to showcase a season 4 trailer, providing a sneak peek into what viewers can anticipate from this animated comedy. During last year's Strange New Worlds panel, it was revealed that Lower Decks would have a crossover with Strange New Worlds and the Deep Space Nine episode. Considering the tease of Section 31 in season 3, one can only imagine the exciting revelations that a season 4 trailer will bring.
In the event that the SAG-AFTRA strike is not resolved by the end of the week, this year's San Diego Comic-Con will unfortunately be without any Star Trek actors. The writing teams behind Star Trek: Discovery, Strange New Worlds, and Lower Decks will also be absent. While it is disappointing not to have the opportunity to hear from these talented stars at SDCC, it is important to remember that the writers and actors are essential to the creation of Star Trek, and they all deserve fair treatment from the studios.
