Starfleet Academy: New Casting Announced and Release Date Confirmed

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Starfleet Academy: New Casting Announced and Release Date Confirmed

El-Balad has shared exciting updates regarding the highly anticipated series, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. The show was recently featured at New York Comic Con (NYCC), where a new trailer and a premiere date were announced.

Release Date and Premiere Details

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will debut on January 15, 2026. The series will launch with two episodes available on Paramount+. Subsequent episodes will be released weekly, culminating in a season finale on March 12, 2026.

Cast and Crew Highlights

The panel introduced key cast members, including:

Holly Hunter as Chancellor Nahla Ake
Sandro Rosta as Caleb Mir
Karim Diané as Jay-Den Kraag
Kerrice Brooks as Sam
George Hawkins as Darem Reymi
Bella Shepard as Genesis Lythe
Zoë Steiner
Tig Notaro
Robert Picardo

Special appearances will be made by Oded Fehr, Mary Wiseman, Gina Yashere, and Paul Giamatti. Executive producers Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau are also co-showrunners.

Character Insights and Plot Overview

The series follows a group of young cadets at Starfleet Academy. Together, they chase a shared dream filled with hope and optimism. Throughout their journey, they will face challenges, build friendships, and encounter rivalries.

The show promises to introduce a new antagonist threatening both the Academy and the Federation.

Stephen Colbert’s Special Role

A surprising twist revealed that comedian Stephen Colbert will voice the Digital Dean of Students at Starfleet Academy. He will be responsible for delivering daily announcements, keeping cadets informed and engaged.

Production Behind the Scenes

Starfleet Academy is produced by CBS Studios in collaboration with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment. The premiere episode features a script by Gaia Violo and direction by Alex Kurtzman.