Paramount Announces New 'Star Trek' Prequel Set Decades Before 2009 Reboot

The upcoming film, directed by Toby Haynes and scripted by Seth Grahame-Smith, explores an earlier era in the Star Trek universe, aiming for a 2025 or 2026 release.

Paramount Pictures has confirmed the production of a new 'Star Trek' origin story movie, set to begin filming this year with a targeted release in 2025 or 2026.
The film, directed by Toby Haynes, will delve into events occurring decades before the 2009 'Star Trek' reboot, exploring new aspects of the franchise's lore.
Seth Grahame-Smith, known for 'The Lego Batman Movie', is penning the script, promising a fresh narrative approach to the Star Trek saga.
This prequel is part of Paramount's broader strategy to revitalize the Star Trek franchise, following the mixed success of previous films.
Despite multiple attempts and changes in direction for Star Trek films in recent years, this new project aims to offer a unique and engaging backstory for fans.