Weir Urges Star Trek Return to Streaming Series
Author Andy Weir argues Star Trek should return as a series rather than a film franchise, as Paramount develops a new movie reboot.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Science Fiction
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Author Andy Weir said Star Trek should return to a series format, possibly a streaming show titled Star Trek, rather than a film franchise. Paramount, merged with Skydance, is developing a new Star Trek movie with Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley in charge.
Why it matters
The debate reflects Star Trek's long struggle to stay relevant in popular culture since the 1960s, and recent Paramount+ shows left many fans dissatisfied. Paramount's decision on format will shape how the franchise reaches audiences.
Weir's novel The Martian earned $653 million at the box office and Project Hail Mary earned $684 million, figures cited as evidence of his commercial reach. Whether Paramount will adopt his series proposal remains unannounced.
The players
Andy Weir
Andy Weir is an American author best known for the novels The Martian and Project Hail Mary, both adapted into successful films.
Paramount
Paramount is a major American media company that merged with Skydance and oversees the Star Trek franchise.
Skydance
Skydance is an American film and television production company that is developing the new Star Trek movie.
The details
Weir made his remarks in a conversation with /Film, suggesting Star Trek return as a streaming show. The new Star Trek reboot is in development at Skydance and has no legacy characters or lore ties.
Timeline
Star Trek has struggled to find relevance in popular culture since the 1960s.
Recent Paramount+ streaming shows left many Trek fans dissatisfied.
Weir spoke with /Film about Star Trek's direction in November 2026.
Legacy Context
Star Trek began as a 1960s television series and has since moved through films and streaming shows, with each format change tied to shifting audience habits. Weir's proposal to return to a series format revisits that original television identity.
Viewers will continue to watch Star Trek through whichever platform Paramount chooses, whether streaming or theaters. No release date or pricing has been announced for the new movie reboot.
The takeaway
Format decisions for a long-running franchise like Star Trek can determine whether it reaches new viewers or loses existing ones. Readers following the franchise should watch for Paramount's official announcement on whether the next project will be a series or a film.
Further reading
Explore more on Science Fiction coverage for context on the franchise's direction.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Comicbook.
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