The celebration of Star Trek Day arrives with fresh projects in audio, animation, toys, and digital comics as the 60th anniversary nears.
Khan podcast series debuts with star cast
One highlight is Star Trek: Khan, a scripted podcast that explores Khan’s years of exile on Ceti Alpha V. Naveen Andrews voices the villain, with Wrenn Schmidt, Tim Russ, and George Takei rounding out the cast. New episodes drop weekly through November 3 across major platforms.
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A preschool-friendly Star Trek show arrives
Today also marks the launch of Star Trek: Scouts, the franchise’s first preschool animated project. Produced by Nickelodeon Digital Studio, the show follows three young cadets on short missions designed to teach discovery and growth. Two episodes are live on YouTube, with more coming through 2026.
LEGO and WEBTOON expand the franchise
Paramount and Lego Group announced their first collaboration, previewing a brick-built Captain Picard. At the same time, WEBTOON is developing original digital comics set in the Star Trek universe, each exploring familiar themes through new stories.
Upcoming Trek projects fans can expect
The latest wave joins an already busy roadmap:
- The Last Starship comic, touted as a 2025 must-read
- Infection, a VR game
- Starfleet Academy, a new series arriving in early 2026
Together, they underline the franchise’s push into fresh formats.
Star Trek Day shows the galaxy keeps expanding
From Khan’s rage-filled exile to lighthearted preschool adventures, the celebrations prove the franchise still thrives. With more projects looming, the path to the 60th anniversary looks packed with ambition.
