New Star Trek Film Confirmed at CinemaCon 2026

Paramount Skydance Corporation announces multiple Star Trek movies in development, including a return of the original crew.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 6:34pm

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At CinemaCon 2026 in Las Vegas, Paramount Skydance Corporation confirmed that a new Star Trek film is in development, providing a much-needed boost for the iconic sci-fi franchise. While details remain scarce, the studio also revealed plans for multiple other Star Trek movies, including one featuring the return of Captain Kirk, Spock, and the original crew.

Why it matters

The confirmation of a new Star Trek film comes at a critical time for the franchise, as there have been concerns about its future following the recent cancellation of the Starfleet Academy TV series. This announcement should reassure fans that the beloved sci-fi universe is far from over and that Paramount is committed to expanding the Star Trek story on the big screen.

The details

During the CinemaCon presentation, Paramount shared limited details about the new Star Trek film, only confirming that it is in development. However, the studio did reveal that there are multiple Star Trek movies in the works, including one that will bring back the original crew led by Captain Kirk. This second film is being produced by J.J. Abrams and written by Steve Yockey. Additionally, Paramount announced a separate Star Trek project with brand new characters, to be directed by Toby Haynes (Andor) and written by Seth Grahame-Smith.

  • The Paramount Skydance merger officially closed in August 2025.
  • In November 2025, it was announced that Spider-Man: Homecoming writers Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley would be heading yet another Star Trek movie.
  • The new Star Trek film was confirmed at CinemaCon 2026, which took place on April 16, 2026, in Las Vegas.

The players

Paramount Skydance Corporation

The media company that owns the Star Trek franchise and announced the development of multiple new Star Trek films at CinemaCon 2026.

J.J. Abrams

The producer who is attached to the Star Trek film that will feature the return of the original crew, including Captain Kirk and Spock.

Steve Yockey

The writer who is working on the Star Trek film that will bring back the original crew.

Toby Haynes

The director who is attached to the Star Trek film featuring brand new characters.

Seth Grahame-Smith

The writer who is working on the Star Trek film with brand new characters, to be directed by Toby Haynes.

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What’s next

Paramount is expected to provide more details about the new Star Trek films, including release dates and casting information, in the coming months as production progresses.

The takeaway

The confirmation of multiple new Star Trek films, including the return of the original crew, is a significant development for the beloved sci-fi franchise. Fans can look forward to new adventures in the Star Trek universe on the big screen in the near future.