The next major shift for theStar Trekthe franchise will almost certainly be its most dangerous. Not sinceDeep Space Ninehas a new Star Trek series that hasn’t been specifically set on a starship. However, for the first time since 1993, an ongoing Trek series will be, at least partially, set on Earth. The upcoming seriesStar Trek: Starfleet Academyhas ultimately disclosed numerous details regarding the show’s concept, the ensemble of characters, the chronological framework, and the anticipated release window.
Here’s all the information available at this time regarding the upcoming, not yet released television series,Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.
What is the storyline forStarfleet Academy?
Starfleet Academy is a spinoff of Discovery, which occurred near the end of the 32nd century. InDiscoveryIn seasons 3 and 4, Earth rejoined the Federation following years of interstellar separation. This signifies that more than a century has passed since Starfleet Academy was located on Earth, marking this as a joyful return to San Francisco for the academy.
Other than that, we aren’t aware of much regarding the real storyline forStarfleet Academy. However, we are expected to find out more soon.
Who are the actors inStarfleet Academy?
The cast of Starfleet Academywill primarily center around new, young characters who are all in the same class at the famous academy. However, there will also be mentors, and more experienced Starfleet personnel, as well as some antagonists. Here’s who’s who in theStarfleet Academy cast.
- Holly Hunter portrays Captain Nahla Ake, the Chancellor of Starfleet Academy. As stated in the press release, she “is also a long-lived Lanthanite.” This is the same species as Pelia (Carol Kane) fromStrange New Worlds, and suggests that Ake will have memories of Starfleet dating back several centuries.
- Kerrice Brooks portrays cadet Sam (without a last name) from the Kasquian species.
- Bella Shepard as cadet Genesis Lythe, from the Dar-Sha species.
- George Hawkins as cadet Darem Reymi, from the Khionian race.
- Karim Diané as cadet Jay-Den Kraag, a Klingon.
- Sandro Rosta portrays cadet Caleb Mir, a human.
- Tig Notaro as Jett Reno, making a comeback fromStar Trek: Discovery.
- Robert Picardo as the Doctor, making a comeback fromStar Trek: Voyager.
- Mary Wiseman as Sylvia Tilly, making a comeback fromStar Trek: Discovery.
- Oded Fehr as Admiral Vance, making a comeback fromStar Trek: Discovery
- Gina Yashere portrays Commander Lura Thok, a character of Klingon and Jem’Hadar heritage.
- Zoë Steiner portrays Tarima Sadal, the daughter of the Betazed president.
- Paul Giamatti portrays Nus Braka, the primary antagonist. As stated in the press releases, he has “a threatening history linked to one of our cadets” and is “part Klingon, part Tellarite.”
Tatiana Maslany and Becky Lynch are also set to feature in the show, although their specific parts remain unspecified.
The antagonist portrayed by Giamatti appears at the conclusion of the firstStarfleet Academytrailer, moving through the corridors of a Federation starship, humming the opening notes of the originalStar Trektheme, written by Alexander Courage, in 1964.
What is the release date for Starfleet Academy?
Star Trek: Starfleet Academywill launch at some point in “early 2026.” The specific launch date has not been finalized. Nevertheless, it is logical to assume thatStarfleet Academy will debut before Strange New WorldsSeason 4, slated for release in late 2026.
Is there a preview available forStarfleet Academy?
At the San Diego Comic-Con 2025, on July 26, Paramount+ unveiled the first trailer forStarfleet Academy. In it, Holly Hunter provides the narration as the chancellor of Starfleet Academy, greeting cadets as they return to San Francisco and Earth for the first time in more than a hundred years.
The first preview presents the new environment on Earth, hints at a new spacecraft, the USS Athena,and exposes the full list of characters, featuring some recognizable ones.
