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New Star Trek Movie Gets First Official Details From Writers [Exclusive]
Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley have revealed early details of their planned Star Trek film, confirming that the script is still being developed. The project would mark a significant departure for the cinema franchise by following entirely new characters rather than returning casts or younger versions of the original crew, potentially giving Paramount a fresh starting point after a decade without a Star Trek film.
The writers, known for Game Night, discussed the film at San Diego Comic-Con and said they were enthusiastic about the script and expected audiences to be surprised by it. It will be set further into Star Trek’s future than previous instalments, while the franchise’s current television series Strange New Worlds and Starfleet Academy are both approaching their final seasons.
In short
- New Star Trek film will feature entirely new characters.
- It is planned for the franchise’s furthest future setting.
- The script remains in development.
Explained simply
Star Trek is a long-running science fiction franchise that originated with a 1960s television series and has since expanded to include multiple shows and films. The cinema franchise has been without a new film for around a decade, making this new project significant as Paramount works to bring Star Trek back to the big screen.
The new film is being developed by screenwriters Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, who previously worked on the film Game Night. This project marks a significant shift for Star Trek's cinema franchise, as it will centre entirely on new characters rather than returning cast members or reimagined versions of the original crew.
The film is set further into Star Trek's fictional future than any previous cinema release, positioning it as a potential entry point for audiences unfamiliar with the franchise. This comes as several Star Trek television series, including Strange New Worlds and Starfleet Academy, approach the end of their runs.