Good news / bad news regarding the future of ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’
This week we received some good news and some NOT so good news from Paramount+ when they announced the streaming release dates for Season 3 of their fan-favorite original series, “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,” while also simultaneously letting us know that although the series has been renewed through Season 5 – that fifth season will also be the final season for the fan favorite show.
So, Strange New Worlds has been renewed for a fifth and final six-episode season ahead of the third season premiere this summer. Production will begin on the final season later this year.
The third season of Strange New Worlds is scheduled to premiere with two episodes on Thursday, July 17 on Paramount+ in the U.S. Following the premiere, new episodes will drop weekly on Thursdays, with the season finale on Thursday, September 11. Paramount+ previously announced the series has also been renewed for a fourth season, which is currently in production.
“Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” has been lauded by critics and fans alike, with its first two seasons earning a Certified Fresh recognition from Rotten Tomatoes. The series has also been nominated for multiple awards throughout its run, including a Best Drama Series nomination from the Critics Choice Awards in 2023 and a win for Best Science Fiction Television Series from the Saturn Awards in 2022.
“From the very beginning, STRANGE NEW WORLDS 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.”
The series is produced by CBS Studios, Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment and the upcoming third season stars Anson Mount, Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Jess Bush, Christina Chong, Celia Rose Gooding, Melissa Navia, Babs Olusanmokun and Martin Quinn, along with guest star Carol Kane and special guest star Paul Wesley.
Although “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” is ending after its fifth season, at least the end won’t be due to cancellation. The show was renewed for a fifth season with the understanding that it would be the final one, allowing the creators to craft a satisfying conclusion to the story. This allows the show to conclude on its own terms, completing a planned five-year mission arc.
Check out the official and “gone viral” trailer for Season 3 of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” below.
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(Source: Paramount +)
(Cover photo: Anson Mount as Capt. Pike and Rebecca Romijn as Una in season 3, Episode 6 of Strange New Worlds. Photo Credit: Marni Grossman, Paramount+)
Posted by Richard Webster, Ace News Today
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