Next Star Trek Film Release Date Revealed

After 5 years and at least 3 scripts that we know of, Paramount has finally committed to a release date for the next Star Trek film. The untitled film is penciled in on June 9, 2023. No other information was revealed. As a result we do not even know if its set in the Kelvin-verse with existing cast or will do something new. It will be produced by JJ Abrams (aka Bad Robot). In theory this movie will be based on script from recently hired Kalinda Vazquez but that is not confirmed either and is rumored to be based on an unknown script. Having said that, seems likely its her script that is being used considering her involvement was just recently announced and no point in doing that if also discussing some other script with Abrams.

Personally I still think its a mistake to release Star Trek in the summer instead of November. The 3 previous movies inability to compete against other tentpoles at the box office have only reinforced this thinking. Properly executed Trek movie is ultimately about hope, peace, and exploration (literally and figuratively) and the best time of year to convey that type of message has always consistently been the Christmas movie season that starts in November. I hope Paramount considers moving to that time period as the project moves forward.