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Completely New Series In Major Sci-fi Franchise Gets Its First Trailer
The upcoming series 'Starfleet Academy' promises a fresh take on the Star Trek universe, featuring new cadets and thrilling adventures in the 32nd century.
The science fiction franchise Star Trek is set to return in 2026 with the entirely new series Starfleet Academy, which takes place after the events of Star Trek: Discovery. Paramount+ presented the full cast and the first teaser of the series during San Diego Comic-Con, set in the 32nd century.
The story follows a new generation of cadets at the revamped Starfleet Academy, just outside San Francisco, over 120 years after the Federation had withdrawn from Earth. According to producer Alex Kurtzman, the series aims to “return to Gene Roddenberry’s vision of hope, in a time where division prevails”.
Oscar-winning actress Holly Hunter plays Chancellor Nahla Ake, also Captain of the USS Athena, who welcomes the cadets in the initial footage. Paul Giamatti appears as the antagonist Nus Braka, a hybrid of Klingon and Tellarite with a dark history linked to one of the main characters.
The series introduces a diverse group of cadets, each with their own backgrounds. Caleb Mir (Sandro Rosta) is an orphan with a troubled past, initially skeptical of Starfleet. Jay-Den Kraag (Karim Diané) is a Klingon aspiring to become a medical officer, while Sam Mil (Kerrice Brooks) is a holographic being who has just been 'born' and starts her training without a past.
In addition to new characters, familiar faces will also return. Robert Picardo reprises his role as the Doctor from Star Trek: Voyager, while Tig Notaro and Oded Fehr return as Jett Reno and Admiral Vance from Discovery. Additionally, George Hawkins (Darem Reymi), Bella Shepard (Genesis Lythe), and Zoë Steiner (Tarima Sadal) have joined the cast. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy premieres in early 2026 on Paramount+.
The story follows a new generation of cadets at the revamped Starfleet Academy, just outside San Francisco, over 120 years after the Federation had withdrawn from Earth. According to producer Alex Kurtzman, the series aims to “return to Gene Roddenberry’s vision of hope, in a time where division prevails”.
Characters And Storyline
Oscar-winning actress Holly Hunter plays Chancellor Nahla Ake, also Captain of the USS Athena, who welcomes the cadets in the initial footage. Paul Giamatti appears as the antagonist Nus Braka, a hybrid of Klingon and Tellarite with a dark history linked to one of the main characters.
The series introduces a diverse group of cadets, each with their own backgrounds. Caleb Mir (Sandro Rosta) is an orphan with a troubled past, initially skeptical of Starfleet. Jay-Den Kraag (Karim Diané) is a Klingon aspiring to become a medical officer, while Sam Mil (Kerrice Brooks) is a holographic being who has just been 'born' and starts her training without a past.
Familiar Faces
In addition to new characters, familiar faces will also return. Robert Picardo reprises his role as the Doctor from Star Trek: Voyager, while Tig Notaro and Oded Fehr return as Jett Reno and Admiral Vance from Discovery. Additionally, George Hawkins (Darem Reymi), Bella Shepard (Genesis Lythe), and Zoë Steiner (Tarima Sadal) have joined the cast. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy premieres in early 2026 on Paramount+.
