Star Trek & Doctor Who Crossover ALMOST Happened!

Showrunners for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Akiva Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers, have shared details about a nearly realized crossover with Doctor Who. They indicated that significant discussions occurred with former Doctor Who showrunner Russell T. Davies to bring the two beloved science fiction universes together. This revelation comes as a disappointment to fans, especially since Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has completed filming for its latest season, and Doctor Who is currently on an indefinite hiatus.

Despite the live-action crossover not coming to fruition, subtle nods between the franchises have occurred. The TARDIS, Doctor Who's iconic time-traveling police box, was visible in the background of an episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Furthermore, one of the Doctor's companions, Ruby Sunday, indirectly referenced Starfleet when comparing the Doctor's technology to that seen in Star Trek. This suggests a shared universe or at least a mutual awareness between the fictional entities.

While fans had hoped to stream such a crossover event, it appears that the opportunity has passed for the immediate future. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is scheduled to premiere its fourth season on July 23rd. The return date for Doctor Who is currently unknown, leaving fans to hope that both franchises may find a way to unite on screen in the future.