Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has helped to boldly redefine the classic Trek formula by blending episodic storytelling with the cinematic edge modern technology has to offer. Since its premiere in 2022, the series has earned acclaim for its character arcs, daring narrative choices, and for always treating the original Star Trek spirit with the reverence it demands.
With Season 3 now streaming, Season 4 wrapping production just days ago, and Season 5 set to begin filming in September, the next couple of years are shaping up to give plenty more to Trekkies to enjoy, all culminating in the iconic Captain Kirk’s first official day on the job as it approaches the era of The Original Series.
In the Collider Interview Studio at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, Steve Weintraub sat down with stars Jess Bush, Christina Chong, Paul Wesley, and co-creator, writer, director, and co-showrunner Akiva Goldsman, along with co-showrunner Henry Alonso Myers, to talk about where Strange New Worlds is headed next. From wrapping Season 4 just days before arriving at the convention to teasing “ambitious swings” in the back half of Season 3, the cast and creatives reveal the challenges and joys that come with shaping the future of Star Trek while honoring its 60-year legacy, and what props or set pieces they’d like to take home as the series approaches its final season.
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