Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has captivated fans with its nostalgic yet fresh take on the iconic franchise. As a prequel to Star Trek: The Original Series, the show follows Captain Christopher Pike and the USS Enterprise crew in the 23rd century. After a thrilling Season 2 cliffhanger, anticipation for Season 3 is at an all-time high. Here’s everything we know about Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3, including its release date, cast, plot details, and more.
Release Date for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3
Paramount+ has confirmed that Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 will premiere in summer 2025, with a world premiere screening at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 14, 2025, in New York City. While an exact streaming release date on Paramount+ remains unconfirmed, sources suggest it could debut as early as June 19, 2025, or shortly after the festival.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 Cast
The core Enterprise crew returns for Season 3, led by Anson Mount as Captain Christopher Pike, Ethan Peck as Spock, and Rebecca Romijn as Una Chin-Riley (Number One). The full regular cast includes:
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Jess Bush as Nurse Christine Chapel
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Christina Chong as La’an Noonien-Singh
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Celia Rose Gooding as Nyota Uhura
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Melissa Navia as Erica Ortegas
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Babs Olusanmokun as Dr. Joseph M’Benga
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Martin Quinn as Montgomery “Scotty” Scott (promoted to series regular after a Season 2 cameo)
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Carol Kane as Commander Pelia
Notable recurring and guest stars include:
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Paul Wesley as Lieutenant James T. Kirk
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Melanie Scrofano as Captain Marie Batel, Pike’s love interest
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Cillian O’Sullivan as Dr. Roger Korby, a legacy character from The Original Series and Chapel’s fiancé
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Rhys Darby in an undisclosed role, with fan speculation suggesting he could play Trelane, a villain from The Original Series episode “The Squire of Gothos,” or Sybok, Spock’s half-brother
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Patton Oswalt as an unidentified Vulcan character
Plot Details for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3
Season 3 picks up after Season 2’s dramatic finale, “Hegemony,” where the Enterprise crew faced a Gorn attack. Several crew members, including La’an Noonien-Singh, Sam Kirk, Dr. M’Benga, and Erica Ortegas, were captured by the Gorn, and Captain Marie Batel was infected with Gorn eggs. Captain Pike defied Starfleet orders to retreat, setting the stage for a high-stakes resolution.
Paramount+ teases that Season 3 will address this Gorn fallout while introducing new adventures. The season will maintain its episodic format, exploring diverse genres like never before in Star Trek.
