Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has been given an early renewal for season five by Paramount+, but when is the third outing of the sci-fi series out and who is in the cast?
Exciting news for Trekkies: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has been renewed for a fifth and final season on Paramount Plus, just as the third season is about to premiere.
The announcement was made by executive producers Akiva Goldsman, Henry Alonso Myers, and Alex Kurtzman, who shared: "From the very beginning, Strange New Worlds set out to honor what Star Trek has always stood for - boundless curiosity, hope and the belief that a better future is possible."We're deeply grateful to Paramount+ for the chance to complete our five-season mission, just as we envisioned it, alongside our extraordinary cast and crew. And to the passionate fans who've boldly joined us on this journey - THANK YOU. With three more spectacular seasons ahead for you to see and enjoy, this adventure is far from over."
Here's what you need to know about the upcoming third season.
When is Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 out?
The third season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds will premiere with a double episode on Thursday, July 17 on Paramount+ in the US, Canada, and the UK, reports the Irish Star.
New episodes will be released every Thursday, culminating in the season finale on Thursday, September 11.
It's been almost two years since the season two finale, and executive producer Akiva Goldsman addressed the extended hiatus during the Tribeca Film Festival. He remarked: "We had a writers' strike. We didn't anticipate that it was going to be quite as long. But we have faith in our audience. Thank you for waiting and thank you for liking."
How many episodes are in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3?
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 will continue with the same format as its predecessors, offering fans a total of 10 new episodes.
The titles of all the episodes for the upcoming third season of Paramount+'s series were announced on June 5:
Episode 1 - Hegemony, Part II
Episode 2 - Wedding Bell Blues
Episode 3 - Shuttle to Kenfori
Episode 4 - A Space Adventure Hour
Episode 5 - Through the Lens of Time
Episode 6 - The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail
Episode 7 - What is Starfleet?
Episode 8 - Four-And-A-Half Vulcans
Episode 9 - Terrarium
Episode 10 - New Life and New Civilizations
Who is in the cast of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3?
The cast line-up for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 features returning fan favourites alongside fresh faces.
Audiences can expect to see stalwarts such as Anson Mount (Captain Christopher Pike), Ethan Peck (Spock), Celia Rose Gooding (Nyota Uhura), and Rebecca Romijn (Number One) reprising their roles, along with Jess Bush (Nurse Christine Chapel), Christina Chong (La'An Noonien-Singh), Melissa Navia (Erica Ortegas), and Babs Olusanmokun (Dr. M'Benga).
Adding to the excitement, Rhys Darby joins the ensemble in a mystery part suspected to be a legacy character.
The 51 year old actor from New Zealand, famous for his comedic roles in Flight of the Conchords and What We Do in the Shadows, is set to bring his unique flair to the series.
Patton Oswalt, the 56 year old stand-up comedian famed for his roles in The King of Queens and as the narrator of The Goldbergs, will be taking on the role of a Vulcan Security Officer.
Cillian O'Sullivan, an American-born Irish actor known for his performances in Vikings and Then You Run, will star as Dr. Roger Korby.
Mynor Luken, recognised for his work in Chicago Med, will portray Beto Ortegas.
