The first Star Trek: Starfleet Academy trailer is filled with Easter eggs

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, premiering early 2026 on Paramount+, features a new cadet class at Starfleet Academy in future San Francisco. The trailer showcases the main characters and includes numerous Easter eggs referencing iconic Star Trek figures and locations. Holly Hunter plays a chancellor-like figure, delivering an inspiring speech. Robert Picardo (Voyager's Doctor) and Tig Notaro (Discovery's Jett Reno) reprise their roles. The series is set in the 32nd century, significantly after the events of previous series. This temporal setting implies considerable societal and technological changes. The vast time jump presents narrative opportunities and challenges for the show's storyline. Paul Giamatti plays a half-Klingon antagonist. The show promises a blend of new characters, familiar faces, and intriguing connections to Star Trek lore. The trailer generates excitement for the upcoming series.