I think the answer is that the franchise has new owners, who have a different idea of what it should be. Ideologically, they probably want something a lot less progressive. But also strategically, given that the first thing they announced was plans for a new film, they’re probably thinking there’s more money to be found in theatrical releases if the brand is focused there.
I suspect that the next Trek show we see will be spun out from the films and made specifically to support them, similar to what Marvel Studios does.
I hadn’t seen anything about new films, where did you see that?
I think Trek struggles to be captured in films well. The TNG ones were… rough stuff and the Abrams ones never really worked for me, but I guess they kept public attention on the franchise long enough for them to make the Kurtzman-era shows.
I think the answer is that the franchise has new owners, who have a different idea of what it should be. Ideologically, they probably want something a lot less progressive. But also strategically, given that the first thing they announced was plans for a new film, they’re probably thinking there’s more money to be found in theatrical releases if the brand is focused there.
I suspect that the next Trek show we see will be spun out from the films and made specifically to support them, similar to what Marvel Studios does.
I hadn’t seen anything about new films, where did you see that?
I think Trek struggles to be captured in films well. The TNG ones were… rough stuff and the Abrams ones never really worked for me, but I guess they kept public attention on the franchise long enough for them to make the Kurtzman-era shows.
I’d agree the franchise has generally been best on the small screen, but there’s no denying that the Abrams films made good money.
The new film isn’t very far along yet, but it’s notable because it’s now the only Trek in any kind I’d development: https://trekmovie.com/2025/11/14/breaking-paramount-developing-new-take-star-trek-film-from-spider-man-homecoming-duo/