AceShowbiz - Paramount currently has no Star Trek series in active development and has begun dismantling the sets for both Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. Although one more season of Starfleet Academy has already been filmed, no new episodes will be produced following the show's cancellation.

The final season of Strange New Worlds is nearing completion, wrapping up the story arc that leads to Captain James T. Kirk’s command of the Starship Enterprise. While rumors have circulated about a potential spin-off series focusing on Kirk’s first year as captain, titled Year One, no official confirmation has been made, and key cast members like Paul Wesley, who portrays Kirk, have not been informed of such developments. Paramount’s usual practice of announcing new shows in time to reuse existing sets underscores the likelihood that the Kirk spin-off is not moving forward, especially as the large sets built for Strange New Worlds are being taken down.

The Star Trek franchise, spanning decades, includes the 2009 reboot film directed by J.J. Abrams and starring Chris Pine as Kirk. The franchise has expanded into various TV series and films, with Strange New Worlds originally planned for seven seasons to bridge the gap to the original series. However, both Strange New Worlds and Starfleet Academy have been cancelled despite having unaired episodes completed.

This development signals a pause in new Star Trek television production, marking a shift in the franchise’s trajectory. The dismantling of sets and absence of active projects suggest Paramount is reevaluating its approach to the franchise’s future, leaving fans uncertain about upcoming stories, including the fate of legacy characters and potential new series centered on Kirk’s early captaincy.