10 Greatest Star Trek Moments In 2025

7. The Future Begins

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As Star Trek nears its sixtieth birthday, we have already seen the ramping up of marketing and events for 2026. If one is old enough to remember Trek's fiftieth birthday, one might recall that very little was done. Star Trek Beyond was released in theatres, and Star Trek: Discovery was in production ahead of its 2017 release. 

That was about it.

For the next big decade, however, Star Trek seems to be warming up for a busy year. January sees the arrival of Starfleet Academy, with Strange New Worlds' fourth season coming later in the year. Off the small screen, startrek.com has launched a 60th-specific section of their site, dedicated to bringing all things birthday-related into focus.

The Lego Group's USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D packaging also bore a 60th logo, confirming that the celebrations are being marked by more than just digital releases. Star Trek will feature prominently in the Rose Parade, in Pasadena, California, with a float highlighting the theme 'Space For Everybody.' George Takei, Tig Notaro, Rebecca Romijn, and Karim Diané will also be in attendance. 

The focus on celebrating Star Trek's massive milestone has been a breath of fresh air in 2025, not simply because of the lack of coverage for the 50th, but in the fact that it shows a renewed interest and confidence in the long-running franchise. Star Trek seems to be gearing up for a renewed lease on life if all of the marketing is to be believed.

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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"