Trek fans have been waiting for this series for decades, since even before the showrunners and powers that be at Paramount had the idea to create it. Watch the trailer.

This thrilling new chapter follows a fresh class of cadets as they train under the watchful, demanding eyes of Starfleet’s finest. Together, they’ll face the highs and lows of academy life: forging unbreakable friendships, clashing in explosive rivalries, experiencing first loves, and stepping into their destiny as the next generation of Starfleet officers. When a mysterious new enemy threatens both the Academy and the Federation itself, these cadets must rise to the challenge or risk losing everything they’ve just begun to fight for.

Sandro Rosta stars as Caleb Mir, an orphan who’s been searching for his mother (Tatiana Maslany) for a long time, not knowing if she’s alive or dead. He realizes his best shot to find her is to join Starfleet Academy.

Starring Sandro Rosta, Karim Diané, Kerrice Brooks, George Hawkins, Bella Shepard, and Zoë Steiner, as well as Holly Hunter, who plays the captain and chancellor of Starfleet Academy. Additional cast members include Tig Notaro and Robert Picardo, reprising their roles as Jett Reno and The Doctor, and guest stars Oded Fehr and Mary Wiseman, reprising their roles as Admiral Vance and Sylvia Tilly, as well as recurring guest stars Gina Yashere and Paul Giamatti.

Every Trekkie has, at one point, dreamt of joining Starfleet. This is the closest we’ve ever gotten, and the joy of these actors who get to live in it brings us all with them on their adventure.

For some extra fun, visit the Starfleet Academy School Recruitment Page on Startrek.com. Presented as a sort of in-universe look at Starfleet Academy there are sections for “Our Mission,” “Campus Life,” Meet the Faculty” and “Enrollment.”

Perusing the site gives you insight into what its like to be a cadet, including some of the clubs and activities you can partake in, including the “Association of Cardassian Cadets” and a “Camping Expedition to Cestus III”

The site reveals more about the campus, including references to the “Uhura Pavilion” and “Sato Atrium.” There are also some new images of the campus and ship.

You can even enroll, which presents you with a personalized badge.

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy makes its debut January 15, 2026, exclusively on Paramount Plus.