A new live-action comedy series set in the 25th century has been announced for the Star Trek franchise, created by Lower Decks star Tawny Newsome and Haunted Mansion director Justin Simien. Revealed during San Diego Comic-Con, this series will be the first live-action comedy within the Star Trek universe. The plot revolves around Federation outsiders on a resort planet who discover their daily lives are being broadcast across the quadrant.

What is the new Star Trek series about?n

The new Star Trek series is a live-action comedy set in the 25th century where Federation outsiders realize their day-to-day activities on a resort planet are being broadcast to the entire quadrant.

This new Star Trek series will follow in the humorous footsteps of "Lower Decks," an animated series praised for offering a fresh perspective on the iconic franchise. Lower Decks features Tawny Newsome as the voice of Beckett Mariner, and the new series marks Justin Simien’s debut involvement with Star Trek. This new installment further expands the franchise with a unique comedic twist while continuing the legacy of exploring new and imaginative storytelling styles within its vast universe.