A new Star Trek movie is in the works, with Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley set to write, produce, and direct. This project, aimed at revitalizing the franchise, will take a fresh approach and won't be tied to any existing Star Trek films or series. While no release date or start of production is confirmed, the filmmakers are known for their work on projects like Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and Game Night. The move signals a shift away from previous cast members, including Chris Pine, whose version of Captain Kirk will not be featured in this installment. The ongoing struggles to develop a follow-up to Star Trek Beyond highlighted the challenges of bringing the iconic franchise back to theaters, especially with financial viability as a major concern.

What is the new direction for the Star Trek movie franchise?

The new Star Trek movie will explore an entirely new narrative and character set, marking a departure from existing storylines and actors in the franchise.

The Star Trek film series, originally rebooted in 2009 under J.J. Abrams, has struggled to maintain momentum following the last entry, Star Trek Beyond. Despite various scripts and development attempts, the franchise has not seen a successful continuation, and discussions around future films have often centered on the financial considerations of producing high-budget sci-fi movies that don’t perform at the level of blockbuster franchises like Marvel.