Star Trek Anthology Series Plans Explore Franchise Futures

The Star Trek franchise is currently at a creative crossroads following Paramount's merger with Skydance, with shows like Strange New Worlds nearing their end and no firm movie plans in place. A proposed anthology series titled Kobayashi Maru could revitalize the franchise by exploring the famous no-win test faced by Starfleet cadets through different characters and eras. Meanwhile, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, a critically acclaimed spin-off set in the 23rd century, is now available to stream for free on ITVX, offering new viewers a chance to engage with the franchise's rich storytelling. In parallel, the Stargate franchise, launched by the 1994 Stargate movie, continues to be popular, with the original film soon streaming for free on Tubi and the Stargate SG-1 TV series available for free on Pluto TV. Stargate SG-1, which expands on the military and political challenges of interstellar travel, has drawn comparisons to Star Trek and featured several guest stars from Star Trek series, filling the sci-fi void during Star Trek's hiatus. Both franchises maintain strong fanbases and continue to offer significant sci-fi entertainment through new and classic content available on streaming platforms.