Paramount+ Green Lights CW-Style Series “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” That Aims to Bring In “New Generations of Viewers”

Paramount+ and CBS Studios have given the green light to an upcoming series called “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” that will be focused on a group of young cadets.

In a press release, Paramount+ revealed that the series “will introduce us to a young group of cadets who come together to pursue a common dream of hope and optimism.”

Under the guidance of their instructors, these young cadets will learn what it takes to become Starfleet officers while navigating friendships, rivalries, love, and a dangerous new enemy that threatens both the Academy and the Federation itself.

The series’ co-showrunners and executive producers, Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau, stated, “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.”

They also encouraged interested viewers to apply to join “a new generation of visionary cadets” in creating a bright future for all.

Domenic DiMeglio, Paramount Streaming’s Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Data, expressed his excitement for the upcoming series, stating “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.”

The show is being produced by CBS Studios in association with Secret Hideout and Rodenberry Entertainment, and it is expected to go into production in 2024.

The announcement of “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” comes as the franchise continues to explore new directions and expand its fanbase. CBS Studios President David Stapf praised the showrunners’ vision, calling it “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.”

This new series has no known connection to the 2015 IDW comic book series, “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy,” which focused on the crew of the Enterprise during their time as students at Starfleet Academy.

The aim of this new series is to bring in a new generation of viewers while also offering long-time fans of the franchise a fresh take.