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At New York Comic Con 2025, The Late Show host Stephen Colbert stunned fans with a surprise appearance â and an even bigger revelation. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, the long-anticipated new series, is officially on the way to Paramount+. In a comedic yet heartfelt announcement, Colbert unveiled new details about the project, its timeline within the Trek universe, and how it aims to bridge the next generation of explorers with the ideals of classic Starfleet.
The show will follow a group of young cadets navigating life, duty, and discovery at the Academy â where the future of the Federation is being forged. The teaser highlights themes of mentorship, unity, and intellectual curiosity, all core to the Star Trek philosophy.
Fans were quick to note Colbertâs enthusiasm â a lifelong Trekkie, his delivery struck the perfect balance between satire and sincerity. With Alex Kurtzman returning as executive producer, Starfleet Academy is shaping up to be both a tribute and a bold evolution of one of science fictionâs most enduring franchises.
Watch the full announcement on Paramount+
