Paramount is adding a new chapter to the Star Trek universe. The first trailer for Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, scheduled to premiere in the first half of 2026, was released at Comic-Con in San Diego. The new series, set at Starfleet Academy, focuses on the training of young officer candidates.

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is coming soon

The series features young characters who begin training to become future Starfleet officers. The cast is largely comprised of new faces. The series features young actors such as Kerrice Brooks, Karim Diane, George Hawkins, Bella Shephard, Zoe Steiner, and Gina Yashere, along with veterans such as Paul Giamatti and Holly Hunter. Details about the roles of these two veteran actors have not yet been released.

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Starfleet Academy was developed under the leadership of Alex Kurtzman, one of the creators of modern Star Trek series. The series is co-created by Noga Landau, known for her work on Nancy Drew. The project is being developed under the Paramount umbrella.

While the company’s Star Trek content in recent years hasn’t always received positive reviews from the series’ traditional fan base, it continues to attract a diverse audience. This paves the way for new series.

Starfleet Academy is slated for release in the first half of 2026. While no official announcement has been made regarding the streaming platform, Paramount is expected to release it on its own digital service. The trailer offers the first glimpses into the series’ visual world, highlighting the dynamics surrounding the Academy’s atmosphere and the relationships between the young characters.

The series is set in the Star Trek universe but is poised to offer a youth-focused narrative, unlike previous installments. The audience reception to this approach will become clear after its release. No episode count, directorial staff, or technical crew details have been released for the first season. However, production and promotional activities are ongoing.