Paramount+ has confirmed that the series "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy" will end after its second season, with the final episodes scheduled to air in early 2027, according to multiple sources including Variety and Screen Rant. This marks the conclusion of the show’s run and also signals the end of the 32nd-century timeline explored in the series.
The show, led by Holly Hunter and created by Gaia Violo with executive producers Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau, finished filming its second season in Toronto late February. The first season finale aired on March 12 last year, as reported by Screen Rant, with fans of the series expressing disappointment over the cancellation.
Notably, industry reports from Variety indicate showrunner Alex Kurtzman may step down from his role overseeing the broader Star Trek franchise, creating further uncertainty about the franchise’s future direction on Paramount+. Paramount+ will also conclude "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" after its second season in 2027, as noted by Screen Rant.
William Shatner, the original Captain Kirk, voiced regret over the cancellation, emphasizing the show's importance as part of the Star Trek legacy. Shatner, who recently celebrated his 95th birthday, remains an iconic connection to the franchise’s origins, according to Screen Rant.
The end of "Starfleet Academy" reduces the Star Trek series on Paramount+ to a new milestone of 26 episodes remaining across flagship series. Attention now turns to the franchise’s next moves, including official announcements on Kurtzman’s leadership and the future slate of Star Trek content beyond 2027.
Gaia Violo
Olatunde Osunsanmi
Alex Kurtzman
Christopher Landau
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy
Kirsten Beyer
Paramount+
