“Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” returns with a second and final season, premiering in March 2027, according to announcements made during a Paramount+ panel at New York Comic Con. Multiple outlets report that the show’s returning cast and creators were present as the release plans were shared.
The panel also introduced two guest stars for the season. Bill Nighy and Rosemarie DeWitt are set to appear in guest roles, with Variety adding character details: Nighy will play Nyk Ake, described as Holly Hunter’s character Nahla’s estranged father, and DeWitt will play Laytha Sadal, described as Zoë Steiner’s character Tarima’s mother. Other coverage notes the event featured additional prominent figures from the franchise and the broader “Star Trek” Universe discussion.
Overall, outlets align on the timing of the March 2027 premiere and the confirmation of Nighy and DeWitt’s casting, while differing mainly in how much character information they include.
