Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Sequel Series Faces Uncertain Future

Creators say the planned spin-off "Star Trek: Year One" is now out of their hands as Paramount decides its fate.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 2:38pm

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The critically acclaimed Star Trek series "Strange New Worlds" is set to wrap up after five seasons, but a planned sequel series called "Star Trek: Year One" may never materialize. Co-showrunner Henry Alonso Myers revealed they have pitched the new show to Paramount, but its future is now uncertain as the studio decides whether to move forward with the project.

Why it matters

"Strange New Worlds" has been widely praised as the best modern Star Trek series, so fans are eager to see what comes next in the franchise. The potential "Year One" sequel would have continued the story by focusing on the first year under the command of Paul Wesley's James T. Kirk as the new captain of the USS Enterprise.

The details

According to Myers, he and co-creator Akiva Goldsman are "one hundred percent" interested in developing "Star Trek: Year One", but the decision is now up to Paramount. The sets for "Strange New Worlds" are still intact, which is a positive sign, but the studio must decide whether to hold onto the sets and greenlight the new series.

  • "Strange New Worlds" is scheduled to wrap up after five seasons, with Season 4 airing in 2026 and a shortened Season 5 expected in 2027.
  • Goldsman previously discussed the "Year One" sequel at San Diego Comic-Con 2025.

The players

Akiva Goldsman

Co-creator of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" and co-developer of the planned "Star Trek: Year One" sequel series.

Henry Alonso Myers

Co-showrunner of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" who revealed the uncertain future of the "Year One" sequel.

Paul Wesley

Actor who was set to play the role of James T. Kirk in the proposed "Star Trek: Year One" sequel series.

Paramount

The studio that owns the Star Trek franchise and will ultimately decide the fate of the "Year One" sequel series.

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What they’re saying

“Yeah, we've brought them a lot. We've done a lot to give to them. It's in their hands right now. They're taking a look at it, trying to decide it. I mean, there's a lot of love for our show over there, and obviously a lot of love for Star Trek.”

— Henry Alonso Myers, Co-showrunner, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (Saturn Awards)

What’s next

Paramount will decide whether to move forward with the "Star Trek: Year One" sequel series, which would continue the story of the USS Enterprise under the command of James T. Kirk.

The takeaway

The success of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" has generated excitement for the franchise's future, but the planned "Year One" sequel series now faces an uncertain fate as Paramount weighs its options. Fans will have to wait and see if the studio decides to greenlight the new show and keep the Star Trek universe expanding.