STAR TREK BEAMS BACK TO SAN DIEGO, CELEBRATING
STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS AND THE FRANCHISE’S
60TH ANNIVERSARY AT COMIC-CON® INTERNATIONAL
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| Courtesy of Paramount+ |
July 10, 2026 – Paramount+ and CBS Studios return to San Diego for this year’s Comic-Con
® International, with unforgettable fan experiences in anticipation of the new season of the hit Paramount+ original series,
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and
Star Trek’s 60th anniversary. The festivities include:
- STAR TREK UNIVERSE HALL H PANEL:
Join the cast and executive producers of the hit Paramount+ Original Series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds for an exclusive look at what's ahead, along with a special celebration of Star Trek's 60th anniversary featuring legendary talent from across the franchise. Expect exclusive footage, exciting reveals, surprise appearances, and unforgettable moments as we honor six decades of boldly going where no one has gone before.
Scheduled to appear from STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS are Anson Mount, Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Christina Chong, Celia Rose Gooding, Melissa Navia, and Paul Wesley, alongside executive producers Akiva Goldsman, Henry Alonso Myers, and Alex Kurtzman.
The franchise's 60th anniversary celebration will also feature a special intro from Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry and a panel with iconic cast members spanning the Star Trek universe, including Michael Dorn, Robert Picardo, Connor Trinneer, Cirroc Lofton, Doug Jones, Michelle Hurd, Jerry O'Connell, Christina Chong, Karim Diané, and the legendary George Takei. Saturday, July 25, 12:30 PM – 1:45 PM PT, Hall H
- STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS SEASON FOUR FAN SCREENING:
Calling all Star Trek fans! Don’t miss an exciting big-screen event for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, featuring the explosive season four premiere episode and an exclusive early screening of episode two days before it premieres on Paramount+. Guests will also enjoy surprise giveaways (while supplies last).
Location: Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Date: Friday, July 24
Time: 6:00 PM PT Doors Open; 7:00 PM PT Screening Begins
RSVP: Admission is free, but RSVPs are required for entry on a reservation system: LINK HERE. Tickets are limited and will be distributed on a first come first serve basis. No badge is required for entry.
- STAR TREK AT PARAMOUNT+ BOOTH:
Star Trek fans can also visit the Press Play Arcade, Paramount+’s official booth on the convention floor, featuring an array of arcade-style games themed to select Paramount+ Originals, including a Star Trek: Strange New Worlds “Bridge Command Memory Game.” A SDCC badge is required for entry. Booth #3529.
- STAR TREK AT THE PARAMOUNT+ LODGE:
In celebration of the 60th anniversary of Star Trek and the new season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, the Paramount+ Lodge will include a series inspired Port Galley, featuring the original U.S.S. Enterprise model provided by the Roddenberry Estate. Located at Happy Does (340 Fifth Ave., San Diego, CA 92101) from Wednesday, July 22 - Sunday, July 26. This is not affiliated with Comic-Con.
- STAR TREK OFFICIAL BADGES:
Strange New Worlds is taking over the physical SDCC badges with an image of the U.S.S. Enterprise over the San Diego Convention Center (badge image seen above).
The badge design will also be available in the Official SDCC Digital Souvenir Book and also featured on a limited edition t-shirt available for purchase exclusively at the Official Comic-Con Merch Shop located in the Marriott.
- ADDITIONAL STAR TREK PANELS/ACTIVATIONS:
STAR TREK: THE COLLECTOR FRONTIER PANEL
Captain, incoming transmission! Join Paramount Products & Experiences, the LEGO Group and Magic: The Gathering as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of Star Trek and the exciting products inspired by the iconic franchise. Enjoy exclusive reveals, meet the toy creators who bring these collaborations to life and win prizes! Thursday, July 23, 11-12pm, Room 5AB
STAR TREK: BOLDLY BUILT ACTIVATION
Two icons: the LEGO Group and Magic: The Gathering. One epic photo op. Step into the Star Trek universe like never before — where beloved toys become the backdrop for your next great adventure. Located at Marriott Marquis (333 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101). Open Thursday, July 23 through Sunday, July 26.
STAR TREK FLEET COMMAND: 60 YEARS OF STAR TREK ARCHIVES EXPERIENCE
In celebration of Star Trek’s 60th anniversary, Star Trek Fleet Command, the beloved mobile game from Scopely, will invite fans aboard an immersive archive experience. The off-site activation commemorates six decades of Star Trek through the lens of the game, featuring official archive pieces, a Holodeck VR experience, themed photo moments, exclusive swag, interactive claw machines with Star Trek prizes, and a souvenir photo station where guests can choose their faction and take home a personalized Star Trek-themed card. Friday evening will feature a special invite-only event for the Star Trek Fleet Command community. Located at The Sinclair on G Street (643 G St, San Diego, CA 92101). This is not affiliated with Comic-Con. Open Friday, July 24 through Sunday, July 26.
About Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
The 10-episode fourth season premieres globally Thursday, July 23 on Paramount+. New episodes will be available weekly on Thursdays through Thursday, September 24.
In season four of the Paramount+ Original Series, the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise - led by Captain Christopher Pike - embark on a series of thrilling and emotional adventures across the stars. As they journey to strange new worlds, they will battle inner demons and external threats, encounter colorful new characters, reunite with familiar faces and confront terrifying aliens. Through it all, they strive to embrace a bright, hopeful future.
Season four stars Anson Mount, Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Jess Bush, Christina Chong, Celia Rose Gooding, Melissa Navia, Babs Olusanmokun and Martin Quinn, along with guest stars Carol Kane and Paul Wesley.
The series is produced by CBS Studios, Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment.
Akiva Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers serve as co-showrunners. Alex Kurtzman, Akiva Goldsman, Henry Alonso Myers, Aaron Baiers, Dana Horgan, Alan McElroy, Robbie Thompson, Frank Siracusa, John Weber, Chris Fisher, Anson Mount, Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth serve as season four executive producers.
About Star Trek
In the 60 years since the legendary creator Gene Roddenberry introduced the world to a
Star Trek universe where “Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations” remains its proud legacy, the series has continued to break barriers – inspiring generations of fans with a celebration of cultural diversity and inclusion, scientific exploration, and the pursuit of uncharted frontiers. Today, the
Star Trek canon continues to thrive through film, television, animation, games, publishing, podcasts, experiences and children’s programming. Available in over 190 countries worldwide, the
Star Trek franchise of 11 TV series, 14 films and over 900 episodes has been a mainstay in generating stories that are both exciting and thought-provoking, as well as vastly contributing to the pop culture lexicon throughout the years. Be sure to follow @StarTrek on social media for all things across the franchise. The
Star Trek series, including
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,
Star Trek: Discovery,
Star Trek: Picard, and the newest series
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, original movie
Star Trek: Section 31 and the animated series
Star Trek: Lower Decks on Paramount+ are produced by CBS Studios in association with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment. Executive producer Alex Kurtzman oversees the
Star Trek universe across all platforms. For more information on where to watch
Star Trek, visit
StarTrek.com/Where-To-Watch.
@ParamountPlus @StarTrek
#StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds #StarTrek60
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Additional Star Trek Activities at SDCC 2026:
IDW Publishing:
Visitors can find IDW at booth #2729, which debuts a brand-new booth design while celebrating a lineup that spans Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Godzilla, Sonic the Hedgehog, Star Trek, Hello Kitty, Event Horizon, and much more.
Panel: Star Trek: 60th Anniversary Celebration
Sunday closes out the convention with Star Trek: 60th Anniversary Celebration, where Heather Antos and IDW’s Star Trek creators will preview the next era of the publisher’s growing line of Star Trek comics.
Convention-exclusive comics and collectibles
Among the biggest convention exclusives are new variant covers for several upcoming releases, including:
- Star Trek: Red Shirts – Ghost of the 21st Century #1 by Tristan Jones and Charlie Kirchoff
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| Star Trek: Red Shirts – Ghost of the 21st Century #1 by Tristan Jones and Charlie Kirchoff | Courtesy of IDW Publishing |
Free convention giveaways include:
- A Star Trek #1 ashcan with a preview of Star Trek: Zero Point #1
Creator signings and Eisner recognition
Beyond its convention exclusives, IDW will host creator signings throughout the weekend and celebrate multiple 2026 Eisner Award nominations, including:
- It Rhymes with Takei for Best Graphic Memoir
