Paramount+ today announced that Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has been renewed for a fifth and final six-episode season ahead of the third season premiere this summer on July 17. The series was renewed for Season 4 in April 2024. Production will begin on the final season later this year.
The upcoming third season stars Anson Mount (Hell on Wheels), Rebecca Romijn (The Librarians), Ethan Peck (Penny Dreadful: City of Angels), Jess Bush (Playing for Keeps), Christina Chong (Heirs of the Night), Celia Rose Gooding (Breakwater), Melissa Navia (Bel Canto), Babs Olusanmokun (Dune Part One and Part Two), and Martin Quinn (The Lovers), along with guest star Carol Kane (The Princess Bride) and special guest star Paul Wesley (The Vampire Diaries).
“From the very beginning, Strange New Wordls set out to honor what Star Trek has always stood for — boundless curiosity, hope and the belief that a better future is possible,” said executive producers Akiva Goldsman, Henry Alonso Myers, and Alex Kurtzman. “We’re deeply grateful to Paramount+ for the chance to complete our five-season mission, just as we envisioned it, alongside our extraordinary cast and crew. And to the passionate fans who’ve boldly joined us on this journey — THANK YOU. With three more spectacular seasons ahead for you to see and enjoy, this adventure is far from over.”
Season 3 synopsis: “In season three, when we reconnect with the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise, still under the command of Captain Pike, they face the conclusion of season two’s harrowing encounter with the Gorn. But new life and civilizations await, including a villain that will test our characters’ grit and resolve. An exciting twist on classic Star Trek, season three takes characters both new and beloved to new heights, and dives into thrilling adventures of faith, duty, romance, comedy and mystery, with varying genres never before seen on any other Star Trek.”
Viewers can binge Season 1 for free without a subscription across multiple platforms from June 30 to July 31 in the U.S. (Pluto TV, Paramount+).
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