“Star Trek” is back for San Diego Comic-Con with multiple panels, fan activations, and more.
Variety has learned exclusively that Paramount+ and CBS Studios are bringing the cast and creative team of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” to Hall H on July 25 at 12:30pm PT for a panel celebrating the show’s fourth season. Panelists include Anson Mount, Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Christina Chong, Celia Rose Gooding, Melissa Navia, and Paul Wesley, alongside executive producers Akiva Goldsman, Henry Alonso Myers, and Alex Kurtzman.
There will also be a panel in Hall H in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the launch of “Star Trek” immediately after the “Strange New Worlds” panel. That panel will include stars from across the “Star Trek” franchise, including a special intro from Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry and cast members like Michael Dorn, Robert Picardo, Connor Trinneer, Cirroc Lofton, Doug Jones, Michelle Hurd, Jerry O’Connell, Christina Chong, Karim Diané, and the legendary George Takei.
“Strange New Worlds” is even getting its own physical SDCC badges with an image of the U.S.S. Enterprise over the San Diego Convention Center (see above). The badge design will be available in the Official SDCC Digital Souvenir Book and also featured on a limited edition t-shirt available for purchase exclusively at the Official Comic-Con Merch Shop located in the Marriott.
On July 23, fans can attend the “Star Trek: The Collector Frontier” panel in room 5AB from 11-12pm PT. That will feature the Paramount product & experiences team along with the LEGO Group and “Magic: The Gathering” as they delve into the products inspired by the “Star Trek” franchise, including meeting the toy creators who design the collaborations. Prizes will also be up for grabs.
Aside from the panels, there will also be a special screening of the first two episodes of Season 4 of “Strange New Worlds.” The season premieres on July 23, meaning fans will get an exclusive early look at Episode 2 ahead of its premiere on Paramount+. There will also be surprise giveaways while supplies last.
The screening will take place at the Balboa Theater in San Diego on July 24. Doors open at 6pm PT with the screening beginning at 7pm. Admission is free, but RSVPs are required for entry on a reservation system. Tickets are limited and will be distributed on a first come first serve basis. No badge is required for entry.
Attendees at SDCC can also stop by the Paramount+ booth on the convention floor (Booth #3529), which will feature arcade-style games themed to Paramount+ originals, including a “Strange New Worlds” Bridge Command Memory Game.
Outside the convention hall, the Paramount+ Lodge at Happy Does on Fifth Ave will include a series inspired Port Galley, featuring the originall U.S.S. Enterprise model provided by the Roddenberry Estate. The lodge will be open July 22-26.
Then at the Marriot Marquis on W. Harbor Drive, fans can check out the “Star Trek: Boldly Built” activation. It combines “Star Trek”-themed items from both the LEGO Group and “Magic: The Gathering” for a photo opportunity. That is open July 23-26.
Finally, from July 24-26 fans can visit The Sinclair on G Street for the “Star Trek Fleet Command: 60 Years of Star Trek” archives experience. “Star Trek Fleet Command,” the popular mobile game, will offer up an immersive experience through the lens of the game, featuring official archive pieces, a Holodeck VR experience, themed photo ops, exclusive swag, claw machines with “Star Trek” prizes, and a souvenir photo station. Friday evening will feature a special invite-only event for the Star Trek Fleet Command community.