Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Trailer Features Holly Hunter’s Captain and Introduces Cadets

Star Trek fans, get ready for a new adventure at Starfleet Academy! While we’ve had to bid farewell to a couple of Paramount+ Star Trek series recently (Picard in 2023 and Discovery in 2024), there’s a new addition on the horizon. The announcement was made at the 2025 San Diego Comic-Con, and we now have a premiere window and more details to look forward to.

The idea for Starfleet Academy first surfaced back in February 2022. Just over a year later, in March 2023, it was officially picked up by Paramount+. According to co-showrunners and executive producers Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau, this series will open the doors to Starfleet Academy after over a century to new cadets dreaming of adventure, friendship, and pushing themselves beyond their limits.

The Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Data at Paramount Streaming, Domenic DiMeglio, shared his excitement about introducing a new generation of Starfleet officers in training through Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. He believes this new series will captivate both new viewers and long-time fans of the Star Trek universe.

One of the familiar faces in the Starfleet Academy cast is the talented Holly Hunter, starring as Nahla Ake, the Chancellor of Starfleet Academy and Captain of the U.S.S. Athena. Joining her is Paul Giamatti, who will be playing the villain Nus Braka, a character with a mysterious past connected to one of the cadets. Additionally, actors from previous Star Trek series like Mary Wiseman, Tig Notaro, and Robert Picardo will be reprising their roles.

The series is set to premiere in early 2026 on Paramount+. An exciting trailer was released at the 2025 San Diego Comic-Con, giving us a glimpse of the iconic campus in San Francisco and the new starship, the U.S.S. Athena. The trailer sets the stage for the adventures awaiting the cadets at the academy.

But the excitement doesn’t stop there! Star Trek: Starfleet Academy has already been renewed for a second season, as announced at the New York Comic Con in 2024. Fans can expect more compelling storylines and new characters as the series continues to explore the Star Trek universe.

With the talented team of Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau at the helm as co-showrunners and executive producers, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy promises to be a thrilling addition to the beloved franchise. Keep an eye out for updates as we eagerly await the premiere of this new series!