Now, Paramount+ has released the first official teaser for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3, teasing all the new adventures to come across the show's 10-episode season. This includes beginning footage that is reminiscent of The Original Series, including a retro filter that makes it look like it's from the 1960s. It teases the developing relationship between Spock and Christine, alongside a variety of threats the crew will have to face. Other highlights include Patton Oswalt appearing as a Vulcan and Pelia (Carol Kane) trying to rewire the Enterprise.
One curious detail is that the Holodeck appears in the trailer as well. This is despite the location originating in Star Trek: The Animated Series, which takes place long after the events of Strange New Worlds. Even so, it appears in the trailer, sporting a similar look to when it was featured in Star Trek: The Next Generation. After confirming a release window of summer 2025, the trailer ends with James Kirk (Paul Wesley) having a toast with a newcomer to the crew, Scotty (Martin Quinn). Check out the full trailer below:
What Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Trailer Says About Season 3
Memorable New Adventures Are On The Horizon
Based on the trailer, it seems the characters in Strange New Worlds will be experiencing some wild new stories as the season progresses. The retro feel of the trailer promises to pay bigger tribute to The Original Series, as the timeline continues inching closer to when Pike hands command over to Kirk. For now, though, it seems the group will be caught up in death-defying battles, a murder mystery, and their personal connections growing in various new ways.
However, it's clear season 3 will be introducing plenty of new concepts as well, such as the oddly-placed early arrival of the Holodeck, alongside Scotty's introduction to the crew. It seems the show is slowly laying the groundwork for when Kirk takes over, offering plenty of references to his time as the Enterprise's captain. However, Strange New Worlds season 4 is one of the upcoming Star Trek TV shows. It's currently filming, too, meaning that, despite the many references to The Original Series, this stretch of the franchise is far from finished.
Our Take On Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3's Trailer
A Promising Continuation Of The Enterprise's Earlier Years
With plenty of new adventures in store, it seems like Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is going to be increasing both the fun and danger in season 3. This makes it likely for more references to The Original Series to appear, while also explaining some potential timeline discrepancies, like the Holodeck. As for the progression of the show, the new adventures seem like they'll be in line with what's come before, while adding plenty of twists that can make it all the more intriguing.
