Paramount Confirms New ‘Star Trek’ Movie in Development
Paramount Pictures is moving forward with a new Star Trek movie, confirming its development after years of uncertainty surrounding the franchise. The studio has appointed John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein as the project’s writers and directors. This film will be a standalone entry, separate from previous storylines.
Details on the New Star Trek Movie
Daley and Goldstein will produce the movie through their production company, GoldDay. The duo is known for their successful blend of comedy and action, evidenced by hits like Game Night and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. They recently completed work on the Apple feature Mayday, featuring stars Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh.
Franchise History and Development
The last Star Trek film, Star Trek Beyond, released in 2016, garnered $343.4 million worldwide but did not meet expectations. Since then, several projects have been proposed, including attempts to reunite the crew featuring Chris Pine. Notably, there was an R-rated script by Quentin Tarantino, but these projects have not come to fruition.
- Date of last film: 2016
- Box office of Star Trek Beyond: $343.4 million
- Directors: John Francis Daley, Jonathan Goldstein
- Production company: GoldDay
- Previous projects in development: Multiple, including Tarantino’s script
While the Star Trek brand continues to thrive on streaming platforms like Paramount+, this new development signals a fresh direction for the franchise in theaters. Fans eagerly await more details as production progresses.
