Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Trailer Beams Up a New Generation of Cadets

Paramount+ just unleashed the official trailer for its latest bold venture into the Star Trek universe — Star Trek: Starfleet Academy — and it's nothing short of stellar. Set to premiere on January 15, 2026, this fresh entry promises to deliver an emotional, thrilling, and high-stakes journey through the hallowed halls of Starfleet’s most prestigious training institution.

The series introduces a new class of cadets, brought to life by a young, vibrant cast including Sandro Rosta, Karim Diané, Kerrice Brooks, George Hawkins, Bella Shepard, and Zoë Steiner. Guiding (and grilling) them through the rigors of Starfleet life are veterans like Holly Hunter, Tig Notaro, Robert Picardo, Oded Fehr, and Paul Giamatti, the latter playing a role that already feels like it's harboring dark secrets.

The trailer teases everything you'd hope from a Star Trek origin story — alien tech malfunctions, competitive zero-gravity simulations, emotional reckonings, first romances, and yes, those classic philosophical dilemmas only the Federation can provide. But don’t be fooled by the academy drama — there's a looming threat. A mysterious enemy with eyes on both the Academy and the Federation sets the stage for this new class to grow up fast or risk everything.

Created by Gaia Violo, with Trek architect Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau serving as showrunners, Starfleet Academy blends coming-of-age storytelling with the franchise’s signature optimism and cerebral edge. The writers’ room features a mix of Star Trek veterans and fresh voices, including Kirsten Beyer, Tawny Newsome, Eric Anthony Glover, and more, ensuring both heart and lore are in good hands.

Whether you're a long-time Trekkie or a newcomer curious about warp drives and interstellar bonding, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy looks ready to boldly go where no teen drama has gone before — into deep space, with a heart full of ambition and a phaser set to stun.