PARAMOUNT+: NEW ‘STARFLEET ACADEMY’ SERIES IS A GO!

STARFLEET ACADEMY: This new live-action show is a coming-of-age Star Trek story, featuring young characters who share the same dream of serving the United Federation of Planets. And as they learn the ropes of what it takes to become Starfleet officers, they will navigate “blossoming friendships, explosive rivalries, first loves and a new enemy that threatens both the Academy and the Federation itself.”

The show-running duties will be split between longtime Star Trek boss Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau. Previously, Landau developed The CW’s Nancy Drew series with Savage and Schwartz. She also co-created the network’s short-lived Tom Swift adaptation, which aired in 2022.

“Admission is now open to Starfleet Academy!,” said Kurtzman and Noga Landau in a statement. “Explore the galaxy! Captain your destiny! For the first time in over a century, our campus will be re-opened to admit individuals a minimum of 16 Earth years (or species equivalent) who dream of exceeding their physical, mental and spiritual limits, who value friendship, camaraderie, honor and devotion to a cause greater than themselves.” 

“The coursework will be rigorous, the instructors among the brightest lights in their respective fields, and those accepted will live and study side-by-side with the most diverse population of students ever admitted,” added Kurtzman and Landau. “Today we encourage all who share our dreams, goals and values to join a new generation of visionary cadets as they take their first steps toward creating a bright future for us all. Apply today! Ex Astris, Scientia!”

WOW! A new Star Trek Series! I’m onboard! Beam me up for some new adventures… We’re not sure yet if we’ll get any familiar faces anchoring this new series, or what the star date will be. But I’m sure we’ll learn more soon.

Starfleet Academy will join Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks, which were both renewed. And Star Trek: Discovery, which will air its final season in 2024…