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Paramount+ Unveils Starfleet Academy: A New Generation of Cadets Takes the Stage
11 Oct
Summary
- Starfleet Academy, Paramount+'s new live-action Star Trek series, gets a new trailer
- The show focuses on Starfleet cadets in their early 20s, with a premiere date of January 15
- Recurring roles for Paul Giamatti as an alien villain and Robert Picardo reprising The Doctor
On October 8, 2025, Paramount+ unveiled a new trailer for its highly anticipated Star Trek series, Starfleet Academy. The show, set to premiere on January 15, 2026, will be the franchise's first live-action drama series focused on Starfleet members in their early twenties.
The latest trailer offers a deeper dive into the series, showcasing the dramatic intensity and emotional depth of the young cadets' experiences. While the initial teaser had received a mixed reaction online, this new look appears to dial back the Gen Z emoting and instead ramps up the narrative tension, with hints of cadet relationships and a furious alien villain played by acclaimed actor Paul Giamatti.
Starfleet Academy also features the return of familiar Star Trek faces, including Robert Picardo reprising his role as The Doctor, and Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black) as a recurring special guest star in the first season. The series is led by a talented ensemble cast, including Holly Hunter as the Academy's chancellor.
As the Star Trek franchise on Paramount+ undergoes a transitional period, with previous shows like Discovery and Picard having concluded, Starfleet Academy is poised to be the platform's best hope for engaging a new generation of viewers and continuing the legacy of the beloved sci-fi universe.
