Star Trek is heading back to San Diego Comic-Con in a big way. Paramount+ and CBS Studios have announced a massive lineup of fan events celebrating the upcoming fourth season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and the franchise’s 60th anniversary.
The festivities will include a major Hall H panel featuring the cast and creators of Strange New Worlds, a special anniversary celebration bringing together legendary Star Trek actors, an advance screening of Season 4 episodes, and several interactive fan experiences throughout San Diego.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Takes Over Comic-Con’s Hall H
The biggest event of the weekend will be the Star Trek Universe Hall H Panel, taking place on Saturday, July 25, from 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM PT. The panel will feature an exclusive look at what’s coming in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4, including new footage, surprises, reveals, and special appearances.
The Strange New Worlds cast members scheduled to appear include:
- Anson Mount
- Rebecca Romijn
- Ethan Peck
- Christina Chong
- Celia Rose Gooding
- Melissa Navia
- Paul Wesley
Executive producers Akiva Goldsman, Henry Alonso Myers, and Alex Kurtzman will also join the panel.
Star Trek Celebrates 60 Years of Boldly Going
The Hall H presentation will also honor six decades of Star Trek, bringing together performers from across the franchise’s long history. The anniversary celebration will include appearances from:
- George Takei
- Michael Dorn
- Robert Picardo
- Connor Trinneer
- Cirroc Lofton
- Doug Jones
- Michelle Hurd
- Jerry O’Connell
The panel will also feature a special introduction from Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry.
Fans Can Watch Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 Early
Comic-Con attendees will have the opportunity to see the premiere of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 before it arrives on Paramount+. The Season 4 Fan Screening will take place on:
Friday, July 24
Balboa Theatre — 868 Fourth Ave, San Diego
Doors open: 6:00 PM PT
Screening begins: 7:00 PM PT
The event will include:
- An early screening of the Season 4 premiere episode
- A preview screening of Episode 2 ahead of its streaming debut
- Surprise giveaways while supplies last
Admission is free, but fans must RSVP. Tickets are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. A Comic-Con badge is not required.
More Star Trek Experiences Coming to San Diego
Beyond Hall H, Star Trek fans will have plenty to explore throughout Comic-Con weekend.
At the Paramount+ booth, fans can visit the Press Play Arcade and try the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds “Bridge Command Memory Game.” A SDCC badge is required for entry. Booth #3529.
The Paramount+ Lodge will also feature a Star Trek-inspired Port Galley celebrating the franchise’s history, including the original U.S.S. Enterprise model provided by the Roddenberry Estate.
The activation will run from:
July 22-26
Happy Does — 340 Fifth Ave., San Diego
The experience is not affiliated with Comic-Con.
Star Trek Merchandise, LEGO, and More Comic-Con Events
Star Trek will also be featured in several additional Comic-Con activations, including:
Star Trek: The Collector Frontier Panel
Paramount Products & Experiences, LEGO, and Magic: The Gathering will celebrate Star Trek’s 60th anniversary with exclusive reveals, creator appearances, and prizes.
Thursday, July 23
11:00 AM-12:00 PM PT
Room 5AB
Star Trek: Boldly Built Activation
Fans can step into a Star Trek-inspired photo experience featuring LEGO and Magic: The Gathering.
Marriott Marquis
July 23-26
Star Trek Fleet Command: 60 Years of Star Trek Archives Experience
The mobile game Star Trek Fleet Command will host an immersive anniversary experience featuring:
- Archive pieces from Star Trek history
- A Holodeck VR experience
- Photo opportunities
- Exclusive merchandise
- Interactive games
The activation will take place at:
The Sinclair — 643 G Street, San Diego
July 24-26
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 Release Date
Season 4 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds premieres globally on Thursday, July 23, on Paramount+. The 10-episode season will release weekly through September 24.
The new season follows Captain Christopher Pike and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise as they continue exploring strange new worlds, encountering new civilizations, facing dangerous threats, and confronting challenges both external and personal. The series stars Anson Mount, Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Jess Bush, Christina Chong, Celia Rose Gooding, Melissa Navia, Babs Olusanmokun, Martin Quinn, Carol Kane, and Paul Wesley.
While season 4 will arrive this summer, fans already know that the journey of Strange New Worlds is approaching its conclusion. The fifth and final season, which has already wrapped production, will consist of just six episodes.
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