In this Geek Freaks Headlines update, we break down Paramount’s plan for two Star Trek movies now in development. One reunites Captain Kirk and the Kelvin crew with a new script. The other launches a fresh cast led by Andor director Toby Haynes with a script by Seth Grahame Smith. We talk about what this means after the Skydance merger, why fans should feel optimistic, what to watch for next, and when cameras could roll.
00:00 Two Star Trek films in development and who is producing
00:16 Kelvin crew project and the new characters project explained
00:30 How the Skydance merger sets the stage for bigger theatrical plans
00:40 Fan concerns and why this update feels hopeful
00:48 What needs to happen next including scripts, greenlights, and deals
00:52 Watching for Kelvin cast contracts and new film casting
00:58 Target timing with filming eyed for 2026 and the gap since 2016
01:02 Final thoughts for Trekkies
Paramount is developing two Star Trek films in parallel
One aims to bring back Captain Kirk and the Kelvin timeline crew
The second introduces brand new characters with Toby Haynes directing and Seth Grahame Smith writing
The Skydance merger signals renewed investment in marquee theatrical franchises
No release dates yet with next milestones being script deliveries, formal greenlights, and cast signings
Filming is targeted for 2026 and would be the first Trek film since 2016
“This seems hopeful. Maybe we will actually get more Star Trek out of this whole thing.”
“We want to see the deals for the Kelvin crew. See them sign their contracts.”
“I love me some Star Trek.”
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