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Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is a forthcoming Star Trek series announced on 30 March 2023, by the show's executive producers, Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau, who teased, "the adventures of a new class of Starfleet cadets as they come of age in one of the most legendary places in the galaxy." [1]

StarTrek.com described the new show as "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will introduce us to a young group of cadets who come together to pursue a common dream of hope and optimism. Under the watchful and demanding eyes of their instructors, they will discover what it takes to become Starfleet officers as they navigate blossoming friendships, explosive rivalries, first loves and a new enemy that threatens both the Academy and the Federation itself." [2]

Domenic DiMeglio, Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Data for Paramount Streaming, added, "We are excited to introduce Star Trek fans to a whole new generation of Starfleet officers in training as they navigate the rigors of the Academy and the brink of adulthood in Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. Introducing new characters and compelling storylines, this all-new original series will serve as a fantastic addition to the franchise and Paramount+, bringing new generations of viewers and long-term Star Trek fans alike together to enjoy the next chapter in the iconic Star Trek universe." [3]

President of CBS Studios, David Stapf, further stated that "As we continue to explore more of the Star Trek universe, we're thrilled to bring Star Trek: Starfleet Academy to fans around the world as the next chapter in this expanding franchise. Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau's vision is a smart and thrilling take that celebrates the core principles of what Star Trek has always stood for, but through the eyes of the next generation of Starfleet's leaders." [4]

The series will start filming in the summer of 2024, and the first season is expected to have ten episodes. [5]

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Talk of the series dates back to June 2018, when it was revealed that "a series set at Starfleet Academy from creators Stephanie Savage and Josh Schwartz" was potentially on the docket. [8]

Murmurs of the series occurred sporadically when in August 2021 it was briefly revealed that the show was "aimed at a younger audience", [9] and a month later, September 2021, talk of the series was further explained by Alex Kurtzman: "I know there has been a lot of conversations about Starfleet Academy, which we are very excited about. And Wil, when we talked about there's this new generation that is going to come and it's going to inherit the problems of the old generation. What are they going to do to make the world better, to solve it. How are we going to avoid the mistakes of our elders? And how are we going to learn from the wisdom of our elders? That's a really wonderful thing to consider when you think about something like Starfleet Academy." [10]

Almost six months later, in February 2022, the first official pitched was honed down to describe "a new offshoot, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, is in development at CBS Studios and Alex Kurtzman's studio-based Secret Hideout for the ViacomCBS streamer, sources said. Sharing a name with the late 1990s video game, the series is set among the college of cadets mentored for leadership roles in the United Federation of Planets space force." [11]

The series was officially announced at the end of March 2023, just four weeks after cancellation of Star Trek: Discovery following its fifth season. [12]

While specifics of the series have not been officially revealed, the teaser blurb contains cues that seem to have been taken directly from the Star Trek: Discovery's post-Burn fourth season; specifically, references found in the episodes "Kobayashi Maru": "Starfleet Academy re-opening after 125 years"; and "All Is Possible": "And is exactly what this new generation of cadets needs as the Federation rebuilds", almost directly mirror the promotional blurb below. [13]

The series is expected to start shooting in the summer of 2026. According to Kurtzman, the building of the sets will be a "massive endeavor." The series's shooting is expected to last six months, followed by six to eight months of post-production. [14]

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Admission is now open to
Starfleet Academy
Explore the galaxy!
Captain your destiny!


For the first time in over a century, our campus will be re-opened to admit individuals a minimum of 16 Earth years (or species equivalent) who dream of exceeding their physical, mental, and spiritual limits, who value friendship, camaraderie, honor, and devotion to a cause greater than themselves.

The coursework will be rigorous, the instructors among the brightest lights in their respective fields, and those accepted will live and study side-by-side with the most diverse population of students ever admitted.

Today we encourage all who share our dreams, goals, and values to join a new generation of visionary cadets as they take their first steps toward creating a bright future for us all. Apply Today!

Ex Astris, Scientia!

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