Star Trek 2023 Movie: 8 Things We Want To See

2. A New Enterprise

Star Trek Enterprise A
Paramount Pictures/Sean Hargreaves

One of the greatest teases of Star Trek Beyond was the reveal of the Enterprise-A, designed by Sean Hargreaves, in the closing moments of the film. This is the only time that is has appeared in media, with even Eaglemoss Collections not producing a model, citing the reason that it would probably change in design for a fourth film if it ever comes.

So, let's see that new Enterprise. It's clearly still a Constitution-class vessel, following a very similar general outline to the one that first appeared in 2009, before undergoing a refit for Beyond. It's stockier. This echoes the refit-Constitution-class of Star Trek: The Motion Picture. While that redesign of Matt Jefferies' original was sleek, it was also much more angular than its predecessor.

The reveal of a new Enterprise is almost always cause for celebration. Naturally, there will be detractors, though disagreements make for innovation. If this design returns for Star Trek IV or a variation thereof, the legacy of Star Trek would continue on into a Kelvin-universe shaped future.

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Seán is the host and head writer/presenter for TrekCulture, as well as a writer/presenter on WhoCulture and WhatCulture Horror. He has authored two novels, dozens of short stories, and hundreds of articles for WhatCulture. He holds a Master of Arts in Creative Writing from University College Dublin. As part of his work with TrekCulture, Seán has been invited to participate in collaborations with Roddenberry Entertainment, as well as contributing to several Star Trek community projects. An avid fan of Star Trek, Doctor Who, and the horror genre at large, Seán's expertise has helped develop these channels to the successes they are today. As host of the Ups & Downs series on TrekCulture, Seán has become internationally recognised for his positive yet critically informed approach to reviewing every episode of modern Star Trek, ensuring he is one of the go-to voices in the Trek community. Favourite Quote to describe himself: "I'm serious about what I do, just not always about the way that I do it"