Star Trek Plans Yearlong 60th Anniversary Celebration with Shows, Lego Sets, California Parade

The Star Trek franchise is preparing a yearlong celebration for its 60th anniversary in 2026, launching with a float in the Rose Parade on New Year's Day that reflects themes of hope, inclusivity, exploration, and unity. Paramount+ will debut a new live-action series, "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy," in early 2026, focusing on young cadets training to become Starfleet officers, with notable actors Holly Hunter and Paul Giamatti featured. Additionally, the franchise has introduced "Star Trek: Scouts," an original animated YouTube series targeting preschoolers, following three young friends on adventurous missions to become future Starfleet explorers. The celebration also includes a scripted podcast series, "Star Trek: Khan," which delves into the backstory of the iconic villain Khan Noonien Singh, voiced by Naveen Andrews, with appearances by veteran Star Trek actors. Fans can engage with the festivities through the new Star Trek 60th anniversary website, which offers a calendar of events and merchandise discounts. These initiatives aim to honor the franchise's legacy and invite a new generation of fans to boldly go where no one has gone before.