Speaking at SXSW, Roddenberry Entertainment COO Trevor Roth offered an update on theStar Trekfranchise, revealing that “a plan” is in place for a fourth movie. Coming viaScreen Rant, Roth was forced to keep things close to his chest for now, but was able to reveal some details about Paramount’s intentions with the world ofStar Trekand the development ofStar Trek 4,saying that a new movie will come out “in the very near future.”
“I am not able to say much, but I can say that it is Paramount’s intent to figure out the Star Trek side of movies and what’s going on there. There’s every intent of a new movie coming out in the very near future. There’s a lot of secrecy around what’s going to happen there. But there is a plan getting into place. And we’re very excited to see it return to the big screen.”
However, while Roth sounds hopeful that a newStar Trekmovie will happen, he does admit that, sometimes, “practical things”do get in the way. Especially when it comes to the best laid plans.
“And I will tell you that you want to do it the right way. And yet, practical things get in [the way]. People a lot of times are like, ‘Oh, why isn’t this happening or that happening?’ And sometimes those questions are really good questions. And other times, there’s a lot you don’t know that is happening behind the scenes that can make things more difficult than you would think. So all in all, we’re getting there to my understanding, and we’re excited, and plans are being put in place. And I know that from the standpoint of the studio, there is no lack of recognition of wanting and needing a Star Trek film coming out.”
Star Trek 4 Has Been in the Works Since 2016
The modern world ofStar Trekon the big screen first began back in 2009, introducing younger versions of such iconic characters as James T. Kirk and Spock and exploring their early adventures as they boldly go where no man has gone before.
Star Trek 4has been in development for years now, with a further sequel being discussed since the release ofStar Trek Beyondback in 2016. Several scripts for the project have been written, with the follow-up going through several different stories, with one scrapped idea being to bring backMarvel star Chris Hemsworth as George Kirkusing time travel.
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Writer Lindsey Anderson Beer revealed at the end of last year thatshe is no longer attachedtoStar Trek 4, meaning that we know even less about the sequel and its cast and crew than we did before. But, with the Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto-led franchise still popular, fans would no doubt love to see them embark on one more adventure. No matter how long it takes.
AlongsideStar Trek 4, Paramount is planning to expand the franchise even further on the big screen following the success ofStar Trekon Paramount+. The studio currently has several projects in development, includingan origin movieset “decades before” J.J. Abrams' rebootedStar Trekuniverse, which is all set to be directed byAndor’sToby Haynes.
