Strange New Worlds Ending After Fifth Season

Paramount+ has confirmed that Star Trek: Strange New Worlds will end after a shortened fifth season consisting of six episodes, with production on the final season set to begin after the fourth season is completed. The third season is scheduled to premiere on July 17, 2025, following production delays due to industry strikes and the COVID-19 pandemic. Financial challenges and delays linked to the pending Paramount-SkyDance Media merger influenced the decision to end the series. Showrunners Akiva Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers expressed gratitude for completing their five-year vision and hinted at hopes for future projects related to The Original Series. Some crossover ideas, such as connecting with the 1970s animated series, were ultimately not produced. The show's status as a prequel means its conclusion will not be a definitive ending for its characters or the Star Trek universe.