'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" Canceled
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"Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" will reach the end of its interstellar journey with a shortened fifth season.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Paramount+ announced that "Strange New Worlds" has been renewed for a fifth season, but that Season 5 will be its last. The season will also be shorter than previous seasons, consisting only of six episodes.
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The good news for "Star Trek" fans is that there's still three seasons left to the series. Season 3 doesn't premiere until July 17 and Season 4 is currently in production.
Anson Mount in "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds".
Anson Mount in "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds".
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This development comes as Paramount Global announces a number of cost cutting measures, including reducing its US-based workforce by 15 percent.
Executive producers Akiva Goldsman, Henry Alonso Myers and Alex Kurtzman released a joint statement, saying, "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."
"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."
This news makes "Strange New Worlds" the third of recent "Star Trek" series to be cut off at the fifth season. Both "Star Trek: Discovery" and the animated comedy series "Star Trek: Lower Decks" were likewise ended at the Season 5 mark.
The intention of the producers was to bring "Strange New Worlds" into the era of "Star Trek: The Original Series" and it remains to be seen whether or not the remaining three seasons will succeed in doing so.
The end of "Strange New Worlds" thankfully doesn't mean the end of "Star Trek". Still to come is "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy," following a brand new group of Starfleet recruits as they learn what it means to be Starfleet officers.
The series is expected to premiere sometime either later this year or in early 2026. There's also Tawny Newsome's so far untitled "Star Trek" workplace comedy still in development.
In the meantime, there are still three seasons of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" on the way, starting with Season 3, which debuts Thursday, July 17.
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