Starfleet Academy: A New Generation – Episode Guide for Star Trek Discovery Sequels

The future of Star Trek is looking bright with the upcoming show Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. But did you know that this isn’t the first time the franchise has picked up where Discovery left off?

Discovery’s final three seasons took us to the 32nd century, the latest point in the timeline up to that point. Now, Starfleet Academy is ready to continue the journey, building on the adventures of Captain Michael Burnham and her crew. While it may not be a direct sequel, the new show will definitely be influenced by the events of Discovery.

In the season finale of Discovery, we got a glimpse of Burnham’s future, showing the life she had built for herself and bidding farewell to the USS Discovery decades later. So, while Starfleet Academy technically follows Discovery, it’s not the furthest into the future. If you were to watch both shows in order, you’d pause before the flash-forward in Discovery, watch Starfleet Academy, and then return to see how Michael’s story unfolds.

And let’s not forget about 2025’s Star Trek: Section 31. While it’s not one of the franchise’s shining moments, the movie did give us a look at what lies beyond one of Discovery’s characters, Emperor Philippa Georgiou. This spinoff movie focused on her journey, unlike Starfleet Academy, which is exploring an entire era introduced by Discovery.

With Star Trek’s willingness to jump around the timeline, it’s clear that both Starfleet Academy and Discovery can stand alone, but together, they offer a richer viewing experience. So, get ready to continue your interstellar journey with Star Trek: Starfleet Academy!