Sci-Fi Fans Abandon Ship After Shock Cancellation of Star Trek's New 2-Part Series

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Published Mar 26, 2026, 7:01 AM EDT

Makuochi Echebiri is a News Writer for Collider. He has been interested in creative writing from as far back as high school, and he would consume pretty much anything that’s film or TV. However, his truest love lies in the presence of historical epics and thrillers.

Lured by the brilliance of Middle Earth from an early age both in print and on screen, his palate has since expanded to other realms including Westeros, Kattegat among others. He also possesses a great appetite for the stories that emanate from the vastness of space. Even though he is no Avenger.

Obsessed with storytelling and having works of his own that have yet to make it to print, he is content to use that ability to communicate to as many as are reachable. In his spare time, he looks out for avenues where he can aid people aside from his plans to reign over this earthly realm. Yes…you heard that first here.

The sci-fi genre as we know it was built on the back of iconic franchises such as Star Wars, Stargate and Star Trek. While some hold lofty positions in pop culture, all of them are equally iconic and relevant to realizing what we refer to as the science fiction genre. The Star Trek franchise, for one, has endured for many decades now, birthing new spin-offs and characters that pull audiences ever deeper into the lore found within Gene Roddenberry’s extraordinary vision. From movies to television shows, the Star Trek franchise has consistently delivered, with the latest installment being Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.

As of early February 2026, fans of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy were in a very good place. The incredible Season 1 finale and most of the preceding episodes promised twists and turns as we headed further into the story. The sci-fi series was already renewed for a second season with filming recently wrapping up. This meant it would not be long before audiences returned to the institution of learning. However, the franchise was in for a shock as it confirmed recently that Star Trek: Starfleet Academy's upcoming sophomore season would be its last. Paramount's decision meant that this would be the first time since Star Trek returned to TV in 2017 with Star Trek: Discovery, that there are no new Star Trek series in the works at Paramount+, the franchise's streaming home.

While Paramount has been in upheaval in recent weeks due to its proposed absorption of Warner Bros. The decision to ax Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is based on the series not meeting Paramount's desired ratings. The series has, however, suffered another shock as it has begun to slip down the charts of several streaming services across several nations and territories. The data obtained via Flix Patrol suggests that across Paramount+ and Amazon Channels, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy's popularity on streaming is rapidly waning.

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What Is 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' About?

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy was created by series producers Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau. The series is set centuries after Star Trek: The Original Series and The Next Generation, in a galaxy where the Federation is gradually rebuilding decades after The Burn, a space-spanning disaster that shattered Starfleet. As Season 1 opens, it reveals that Earth has rejoined the Federation, which meant training at the fabled Starfleet Academy in San Francisco, under the watchful eye of Chancellor Nahla Ake (Holly Hunter), needed to commence. Nahla's top faculty members include Klingon-Jem'Hadar hybrid Lura Thok (Gina Yashere), the Doctor (Robert Picardo), and eccentric engineer Jett Reno (Tig Notaro).

Starfleet Academy is now streaming on Paramount+. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.