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Paramount debuted the first full trailer for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 at CCXP Mexico, signaling a more serious tone as the Enterprise embarks on big interstellar missions while time is running out and some crew may disappear before the show moves toward its fifth and final season; Season 4 premieres July 23 and will air through late September.
The article argues Star Trek mainly stays inside the Milky Way because a fictional galactic barrier at the galaxy’s edge, plus warp-drive limits and narrative economies, make intergalactic travel impractical and expensive to portray. Keeping to one galaxy provides clearer storytelling, humanoid aliens, and production feasibility, with rare out-of-galaxy forays like TNG’s M33 moment explained as exceptions. It also notes real-world distances to nearby galaxies (Canis Major Dwarf, Sag DEG, LMC/SMC, Andromeda) and uses warp-speed math to show how long intergalactic journeys would take, reinforcing that the show’s choice is as much about narrative clarity and budget as it is about in-universe physics.
Paramount+ revealed Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 will debut July 23, with a teaser and new images, airing weekly through Sept. 24; the 10-episode arc features Anson Mount, Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Celia Rose Gooding, Christina Chong, Melissa Navia, Babs Olusanmokun, Martin Quinn and Paul Wesley’s James T. Kirk, with early episodes including Valles Marineris and Griffin Incident; co-showrunners Akiva Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers oversee production, and Season 5 will be the final six-episode run arriving in 2027.
Paramount+ has announced Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 will premiere July 23, with new 10-episode installments airing weekly on Thursdays through September 24. The season features Anson Mount, Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Jess Bush, Christina Chong, Celia Rose Gooding, Melissa Navia, Babs Olusanmokun, and Martin Quinn, with Paul Wesley and Carol Kane among guest stars; Akiva Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers serve as co-showrunners. CBS Studios, Secret Hideout, and Roddenberry Entertainment produce, and all three seasons are available to stream on Paramount+.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds will launch its fourth season globally on July 23, with 10 episodes airing weekly on Thursdays through September 24, after a teaser trailer was shown at CCXP Mexico. The cast—Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Celia Rose Gooding and Paul Wesley—revisited the crew’s adventures, including moments with Uhura and Captain Kirk as the series moves forward.
Star Trek: Resurgence is set to be pulled from digital storefronts as its licensing expires, with Steam, Epic, PS4/PS5, and Switch listings going offline soon (Xbox storefronts have already removed it). Existing Steam buyers can still access the game, and physical discs may still be found. The 2023 narrative-driven title is noted for its TNG-era cameos and choice-based gameplay, and prices were around $24.99 on several platforms at release.
Andy Weir apologized to Star Trek showrunner Alex Kurtzman after saying on a podcast that many Trek series are "shit." He said his comments were taken out of context and meant to be funny, and he praised Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks. Weir also revealed he had pitched a Star Trek show and offered to discuss the matter further, calling Kurtzman a nice person in the process.
Andy Weir apologized for remarks calling most of the new Star Trek shows 'shit,' saying the quotes were taken out of context; he revealed Paramount rejected his Trek pitch and noted he does like some Trek series, including Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks, while other entries he found less appealing; following the backlash, he offered to speak with Alex Kurtzman privately and said he plans to return to writing novels.
Project Hail Mary author Andy Weir apologized to Star Trek producer Alex Kurtzman after telling the Critical Drinking podcast that most of the newer Trek series are “shit.” He said his comments were meant as humor, revealed he’d pitched a Star Trek show and spoke with Kurtzman in a Zoom call; he praised Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks but criticized the rest. Kurtzman publicly accepted the apology in a Facebook post, and Weir noted his bluntness is part of his persona and that he’ll soon return to writing novels.
Andy Weir shared mixed thoughts on modern Star Trek on the Critical Drinker podcast, praising Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks while signaling dislike for most other entries; he also recalled pitching a Trek show to Paramount, criticized showrunner Alex Kurtzman (describing some of the new Trek as weak), and attributed Project Hail Mary’s success to studio trust in its creatives.
Andy Weir, author of Project Hail Mary, apologized to Star Trek showrunner Alex Kurtzman after a viral clip in which he criticized Paramount+ Trek shows as “shit.” In an open letter, Weir said his remarks were intended as humor and were taken out of context, emphasized that Kurtzman is a nice person, and said he does like Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks. He also revealed he once pitched a Trek show that was rejected and offered to discuss the matter further, while Don Winslow urged him to apologize.
Author Andy Weir apologized publicly to Star Trek executive Alex Kurtzman after remarks on the Critical Drinker podcast criticizing Star Trek shows and stating his pitch to Paramount was rejected; he called the comments disrespectful, said they were taken out of context, and offered to discuss the matter in real time, stressing he respects Kurtzman.
Andy Weir says Paramount rejected his Star Trek pitch and, on the Critical Drinker podcast, blasted today’s Star Trek while noting his appreciation for Strange New Worlds. He recalls pitching the idea in a Zoom session with Trek showrunners and Alex Kurtzman, and makes clear he dislikes the franchise’s current emphasis on social commentary. The remarks come amid the ongoing success of his novel Project Hail Mary and a broader discussion of Trek’s direction.
Crime novelist Don Winslow criticized Andy Weir after Weir claimed to have pitched a Star Trek show to Paramount and said some current Trek series are weak; Winslow responded on social media defending writers and praising Alex Kurtzman as a visionary. The piece notes Weir’s comments come as Paramount’s Trek expansion continues, with Starfleet Academy ending after its second season and Strange New Worlds wrapping, and Deadline seeking comment from involved parties.
Paramount+ and CBS Studios announced Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will end after Season 2. Star of the show Karim Diane celebrated the news, posting that Season 2 is 'GAY AF' and praising his groundbreaking role as Jay-Den Kraag, Star Trek's first openly gay Klingon. Reactions were mixed—some fans praised the representation, others criticized the portrayal. Season 2 has finished filming, but a release date has not been announced, and Diane plans to share more behind-the-scenes content.