Star Trek 60: Trek Boldly Goes Into Its 60th Year With Fan-Centric Anniversary Celebrations in 2026
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Carl Roberts 
The famed Star Trek franchise will celebrate six decades of cultural influence with special events, partnerships, and more in 2026.
Open hailing frequencies because it’s time to boldly go into Star Trek 60 – get ready for a fan-centric Anniversary Celebration in 2026.
The year 2026 marks a historic chapter for “Star Trek” as the legendary franchise will celebrate its 60th anniversary on next year’s Star Trek Day (Sept. 8, 2026). Today, in celebration of this year’s landmark day, it was announced that the 60th celebrations will officially begin in January 2026. Featuring notable partnerships, new launches, and memorable moments throughout the year. The 60th anniversary celebrates “Space for Everybody,” extending an open invitation to celebrate the future that the franchise aspires to. A future of HOPE, a future of EXPLORATION, and a future where we rise to the challenge to BE BOLD. Additional news and announcements for the 60th will be revealed at a later date.
STAR TREK FLOAT AT ROSE PARADE
“Star Trek” will kick off the yearlong celebrations on Jan. 1 with a customised float at the Rose Parade, the annual New Year’s Day tradition in Pasadena, Calif. The spectacular event features elaborate flower-covered floats and spirited marching bands. It also includes more, all travelling along a multi-mile route. This is attended by thousands and streamed by millions internationally. It is then followed by the popular college football Rose Bowl Game. The innovative float design will reflect values of hope, inclusivity, exploration and unity. It will spotlight the upcoming new series STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY while honouring 60 years of the series.
MORE STAR TREK COMING TO PARAMOUNT+
The highly anticipated STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY is set to launch in early 2026. The series introduces viewers to a young group of cadets who come together to pursue a common dream of hope and optimism. Under the watchful and demanding eyes of their instructors, they discover what it takes to become Starfleet officers. They face a new enemy that threatens both the Academy and the Federation. Academy Award winner Holly Hunter stars as the Chancellor of the Starfleet Academy and the Captain of the U.S.S. Athena. Additionally, Academy Award nominee Paul Giamatti recurs as the season’s villain.
Critically acclaimed STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS wraps up this week with an exciting season three finale episode on Thursday, Sept. 11, streaming on Paramount+, and fans can expect more thrilling adventures with the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise with the upcoming seasons four and five.
DOSOMETHING X BOLDLY GOING GREEN
“Star Trek” will partner with DoSomething, the national hub for youth-centred leadership and service. Together, they will boldly go into 2026 with “Boldly Go Green,” a new campaign centred around making an environmental impact. This will occur in multiple locations in celebration of STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY and “Star Trek’s” 60th anniversary.
STAR TREK AND THE LEGO GROUP TEASE EXCITING NEW PARTNERSHIP
Announced earlier this morning, the Lego Group and Paramount announced their first-ever collaboration. They aim to bring the iconic world to life in LEGO® brick form. The LEGO Group and “Star Trek” have strong shared values of imagination, exploration and building a better tomorrow. Therefore, this is an ideal partnership for fans of all ages. More details will be revealed soon.
STAR TREK DIGITAL COMICS WITH WEBTOON
“Star Trek” will enter the digital comic space with WEBTOON in 2026, engaging its audience of approximately 155 million monthly active users across 150+ countries, connecting with new audiences by launching original stories that touch on universal genres and themes based in the world of “Star Trek.”
ALL-NEW ORIGINAL STAR TREK: SCOUTS LAUNCHES ON YOUTUBE TODAY
Launching today is STAR TREK: SCOUTS, a brand-new, original animated YouTube-first series. This marks the first preschool extension of the franchise. Developed and produced by Nickelodeon Digital Studio with CBS Studios, STAR TREK: SCOUTS follows three 8-year-old friends, JR, Sprocket and Roo, as they train to become future Starfleet Explorers. They go on epic, out-of-this-world missions that push them to “discover, grow and boldly go!” Two episodes of the short-form series (3-4 min each) are available now on Nickelodeon’s Blaze and the Monster Machines YouTube channel, with the remainder of the 20-episode order continuing to roll out into next year.
ALL-NEW SCRIPTED PODCAST STAR TREK: KHAN LAUNCHES TODAY
STAR TREK: KHAN, an all-new scripted podcast expanding the “Star Trek” universe, launches today, Sept. 8. STAR TREK: KHAN explores the untold events on Ceti Alpha V. It chronicles Khan’s descent from a superhuman visionary into the vengeful villain seen in STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN. Naveen Andrews (“Lost”) voices the iconic role of Khan Noonien Singh, and is joined by a stellar cast. Wrenn Schmidt (“For All Mankind”) plays Lieutenant Marla McGivers, and Sonya Cassidy (“Reacher”) portrays Dr. Rosalind Lear. Moreover, veteran Tim Russ (STAR TREK: VOYAGER) reprises his role as Ensign Tuvok, and the legendary George Takei (STAR TREK) plays Captain Sulu. New episodes will be available weekly on Mondays through Nov. 3. They will stream on all major podcast platforms and the official Star Trek YouTube channel.
THE CRUISE IX SETS SAIL IN 2026
Star Trek: The Cruise will set sail Feb. 20-27, 2026. It offers fans a week filled with once-in-a-lifetime experiences in celebration of the franchise’s 60th anniversary. Joining the voyage are legacy actors William Shatner and Walter Koenig. They will join more than 20 actors from across the universe, who will commemorate the milestone alongside fans. This includes special events and activities honouring six decades of iconic shows and films. Click HERE for the full list of talent joining the next voyage in 2026.
BRAND NEW 60 WEBSITE
The franchise will also launch the official anniversary website – StarTrek60.com – the home for the yearlong celebration. The site will provide a look at the calendar of activities, including exciting new partnerships, events, and opportunities for fan participation. Fans can now visit the website and sign up to be among the first to learn about special events and new merchandise. Furthermore, they can find out more at The Official Shop. It is celebrating with 25% off sitewide from September 8-12, with a special discount code: STARTREKDAY25.
ABOUT THE FRANCHISE
In the 60 years since the legendary creator Gene Roddenberry introduced the world to a universe where “Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations” remains its proud legacy, the series has continued to break barriers – inspiring generations of fans with a celebration of cultural diversity and inclusion, scientific exploration, and the pursuit of uncharted frontiers. Today, the canon continues to thrive through film, television, animation, games, publishing, podcasts, experiences and children’s programming. Available in over 190 countries worldwide, the franchise of 11 TV series, 14 films and over 900 episodes has been a mainstay in generating stories that are both exciting and thought-provoking, as well as vastly contributing to the pop culture lexicon throughout the years.
StarTrek.com is the official home of the final frontier and fandom, sharing the latest news, celebrating the fandom, and so much more. Be sure to follow Star Trek on social media for all things across the franchise. The series, including STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS, STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, STAR TREK: PICARD, and the upcoming STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY, original movie STAR TREK: SECTION 31 and the animated series STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS on Paramount+ and STAR TREK: PRODIGY on Netflix, are produced by CBS Studios in association with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment. Executive producer Alex Kurtzman oversees the universe across all platforms. For more information on where to watch Star Trek, visit StarTrek.com/Where-To-Watch.
Stay tuned for any further details on this exciting story! Live long and prosper.
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Introducing Carl! As the News Editor at Future of the Force, Carl has been an invaluable member of our team since early 2016. His expertise and dedication have made him an integral part of our editorial staff. Beyond his professional role, Carl is a fervent supporter of Liverpool F.C. and an avid follower of pop culture. He has a deep passion for Halloween, Friday the 13th, and the iconic movie franchises Star Wars and Star Trek.
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