Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 release date, cast, trailer
There's tons to look forward to as Captain Pike and co return.
After Star Trek: Picard came to a barnstorming end, Trek fans have been left wanting for a couple of months - but now, the wait is over.
Season 2 of Strange New Worlds, the prequel to Star Trek: The Original Series and spin-off to Star Trek: Discovery, has now begun streaming on Paramount Plus, much to fans' delight.
The first season was a smash hit with viewers, as it gave us new origins for beloved characters and took the franchise back to its episodic routes.
The shocking season 1 finale saw Captain Pike visited by his future self, leaving fans eager to know what happens next. Plus, we've got that epic Lower Decks crossover to look forward to!
Read on for everything you need to know about Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2.
When will Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 be released?
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 has now debuted, with the first episode dropping on Paramount Plus on 15th June.
Episodes will continue to air weekly for 10 weeks, with each new instalment dropping each Thursday.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds cast - who will be back for season 2?
Most of the main cast will be returning for season 2, with Anson Mount back as Captain Pike, while another classic Star Trek character has been cast for season 2 - James T Kirk.
He will be played by Paul Wesley (The Vampire Diaries), with executive producer Alex Kurtzman and showrunners Akiva Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers saying in a statement: "Paul is an accomplished actor, an astonishing presence and a welcome key addition to the show. Like all of us, he is a life-long Star Trek fan and we are excited by his interpretation of this iconic role."
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Meanwhile, there will also be appearances from Tawny Newsome and Jack Quaid as Beckett Mariner and Brad Boimler, their characters from animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks.
One cast member who seemingly won't be back is Bruce Horak as Hemmer, the Enterprise's chief engineer who died in episode 9, All Those Who Wander.
Here's a full list of the major cast for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2.
- Anson Mount as Captain Christopher Pike
- Ethan Peck as Science Officer Spock
- Jess Bush as Nurse Christine Chapel
- Christina Chong as La'an Noonien-Singh
- Celia Rose Gooding as Cadet Nyota Uhura
- Melissa Navia as Lt Erica Ortegas
- Babs Olusanmokun as Dr. Joseph M'Benga
- Rebecca Romijn as Number One
- Paul Wesley as James T Kirk
- Tawny Newsome as Beckett Mariner
- Jack Quaid as Brad Boimler
Is there a trailer for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2?
A trailer has officially been released, which teases some epic new developments - including quite the entanglement for Spock, and that highly-anticipated crossover.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 will continue on Paramount Plus on 22nd June. Check out more of our Sci-Fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to see what's on tonight.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
