Starfleet Academy Trailer Drops, Signaling New Era for Star Trek

First look at upcoming series set after Discovery, featuring fresh faces and familiar alumni

The future of Star Trek is taking shape as the franchise unveils the first trailer for Starfleet Academy, a new series aiming to reignite the brand’s core principles. This move comes as several recent shows conclude their runs, leaving a void in new content for fans.

Welcome to Starfleet

Set in the 32nd century, following the events of *Star Trek: Discovery*, the series chronicles the initial cohort of cadets at the historic San Francisco academy in over a century. This opening comes as the Federation works to recover and reconnect after the devastating “The Burn” incident.

The trailer, showcased at San Diego Comic-Con, is rich with nods to Star Trek lore, from academy building names to course subjects referencing figures like Captain **Sisko**. It introduces a cast of both new and returning characters as the academic year commences.

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Leading the charge is **Holly Hunter** as Nahla Ake, the chancellor of Starfleet Academy and captain of the U.S.S. *Athena*. Ake is a long-lived half-Lanthanite, sharing her species with Commander Pelia from *Strange New Worlds*.

Veterans and New Recruits

The academy’s senior staff includes familiar faces like **Tig Notaro** as Jett Reno and **Robert Picardo** reprising his role as The Doctor. Additionally, **Mary Wiseman** and **Oded Fehr** will guest star as Sylvia Tilly and Admiral Vance, respectively. Newcomer **Gina Yashere** joins as Lura Thok, the *Athena*’s first officer and cadet master, notable for being a half-Klingon, half-Jem’Hadar.

The student body features a diverse group of recruits:

• Sandro Rosta portrays Caleb Mir, an orphan drawn to Starfleet, with ties to Chancellor Ake and an uncertain career path.
• Karim Diané is Jay-Den Kraag, a Klingon aspiring medical officer in the science division.
• Kerrice Brooks plays Sam, or Series Acclimation Mil, the first Kasqian in Starfleet, joining the operations division.
• George Hawkins stars as Darem Reymi, a command-track cadet from the affluent Khionian world.
• Bella Shepard takes on the role of Genesis Lythe, another command student from Dar-Sha, whose admiral mother casts a long shadow.
• Zoë Steiner is Tarima Sadal, daughter of the Betazed president, though the planet’s status post-Burn remains unclear.

A Formidable Foes

No academy experience is complete without adversaries, and *Starfleet Academy* has tapped **Paul Giamatti** to portray Nus Braka. This enigmatic character, revealed at the trailer’s close, is a half-Klingon, half-Tellarite gang leader with mysterious connections to a cadet.

The first season of *Starfleet Academy* is slated to premiere on Paramount+ in early 2026, with a second season already confirmed. This expansion reflects a growing trend, as streaming services are increasingly investing in established franchises to attract and retain subscribers, with Disney+ alone planning over 60 new titles by 2025 (Source: Variety, 2023).