A recently released poster for Star Trek: Starfleet Academy has sparked excitement among fans, confirming a feeling many in the entertainment world have had for some time: a fresh start for the franchise is highly anticipated.
The promotional image, with its bright and dreamy look, feels more like advertising a teen show than a Star Trek series. This reinforces the feeling that the franchise is relying on a style that those now in charge want to change.
That’s the most important thing to understand. With David Ellison and Paramount-Skydance now in charge, Star Trek is expected to change dramatically, more so than it did with the films directed by J.J. Abrams. The series is preparing for a complete refresh.
The Franchise Is Preparing for a Hard Reset
For months, there have been reports that the franchise will undergo a complete overhaul once the Skydance acquisition is finalized.
Another Star Trek film is in the works, and it seems to be a completely fresh start, separate from the movies J.J. Abrams made. That timeline is finished, and the Star Trek shows on streaming services are also nearing their end. Plus, Alex Kurtzman, who has overseen the recent Star Trek projects, is expected to move on once those shows conclude.
It seems like Starfleet Academy and Strange New Worlds will probably be the final projects from Alex Kurtzman’s leadership before a fresh start for the franchise begins.
Why the New Poster Isn’t Helping Confidence
The online reaction has been consistent: people don’t think this looks like Star Trek. Many have compared it to the style of shows on The CW, teen dramas, or anything other than the adventurous, exciting, and ambitious sci-fi world Star Trek is known for.
The timing of this poster release is particularly unfortunate. With everyone aware that a reboot is happening, a shift in ownership, and a desire from Paramount-Skydance for a fresh look and creative approach, this bland poster actually emphasizes just how much the franchise needs to be revamped.
If anything, it strengthens the argument that the reboot needs to start sooner rather than later.
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Release Info
The new series Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will launch on Paramount+ in the U.S. with two episodes on Thursday, January 15th.
New episodes of the 10-episode season will drop every Thursday, with the season finale on March 12.
This show centers around a fresh class of Starfleet cadets navigating the challenges of academy life – forming friendships, dealing with competition and romance, all while facing a serious danger that threatens not only the Academy itself, but the entire Federation.
Watch the trailer:
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2025-12-05 01:01