TL;DR
- A new Star Trek film is officially in development by Paramount Pictures and Skydance Media, with John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein attached to write, direct and produce.
- The film will not continue the Chris Pine / J.J. Abrams reboot timeline nor tie into existing Star Trek films or series. It will tell an entirely new story with new characters.
- No official release date, cast or plot details have been revealed yet. Production details are still under wraps.
What exactly has been announced – and why it matters?
Paramount and Skydance have announced that John Francis Daley & Jonathan Goldstein — the duo behind Spider-Man: Homecoming (story) and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (directors) — are attached to lead the next Star Trek film.
Importantly, the film is being pitched as a completely new take on the Star Trek universe. It will not continue the Kelvin Timeline (Chris Pine) films, nor integrate with existing TV series.
This marks a strategic shift for the franchise: after several development attempts stalled, this new project represents Paramount’s high-profile effort to revive the Star Trek cinematic brand.
Who are Daley & Goldstein and why are they getting this job?
John Francis Daley & Jonathan Goldstein are a filmmaking team with credentials in both comedy and mainstream action:
- They co-wrote Spider-Man: Homecoming.
- They directed Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, which blended genre storytelling with humor.
Their hiring signals Paramount’s desire to blend adventure, humor and a fresh energy into Star Trek — not just a straight reboot, but a film that reinvents what Star Trek could be.
Why this new film is important for the Star Trek franchise
- Fresh start: By detaching from prior timelines, the film opens the door to new characters, new stakes and new storytelling — making it more accessible to new audiences.
- Brand revitalisation: The Star Trek films have been dormant, or in limbo, since Star Trek Beyond (2016). This move is an attempt to re-energize the big-screen presence of the franchise.
- Talent alignment: Bringing in filmmakers with proven genre chops and mainstream appeal suggests the studio is aiming for a high-impact release, not just a minor niche film.
- Creative opportunity: With fewer constraints linking to prior continuity, Daley & Goldstein may have more freedom to experiment with tone, theme and design.
What we don’t know yet — and what to watch for
- Release date: No official timeframe has been announced for when this film will be in theatres.
- Cast: No actors have been revealed yet; especially important is whether any legacy characters will appear or if it’s entirely new.
- Story details: Plot, setting and themes are still under lock and key. Early reports only say “new crew” and “new setting”.
- Budget and scale: While anticipated to be a major film, actual budget, production schedule and visual scope remain unspecified.
- Franchise strategy: How this film integrates with upcoming Star Trek tv series and other media is unclear — will it stand alone, or seed a new film-universe?
