Eight years have passed since the last Star Trek film hit the screens, leaving fans and cast members alike curious about the potential for another cinematic voyage. Among those pondering the future of the franchise is Chris Pine, who portrayed Captain James T. Kirk in the recent Star Trek films. As Pine embarks on promotional activities for his latest movie, Poolman, he finds himself fielding questions about the potential for a new Star Trek installment.
In a recent interview with Business Insider, Pine confessed to being uncertain about the franchise’s trajectory. “I honestly don’t know,” he admitted when pressed about the possibility of a new Star Trek film. Pine’s uncertainty stemmed from the limited communication he received from Paramount, the studio behind the franchise. Despite rumors circulating about the involvement of new writers, Pine revealed that he was unaware of any concrete plans for the next Star Trek film. He expressed his approach to the situation, stating, “As it’s always been with Trek, I just wait and see.”
Since the release of Star Trek Beyond in 2016, there has been a notable lack of movement on the film front, despite the proliferation of Star Trek content in television and streaming platforms. While the small screen has seen numerous Star Trek projects, including new series and spin-offs, the fate of the film series remains uncertain.
Previous speculations about acclaimed director Quentin Tarantino’s interest in a Star Trek project failed to materialize, and various scripts that were reportedly in development never progressed beyond the initial stages. With Pine and many others in the Star Trek community eagerly awaiting updates, the future of the iconic space saga on the silver screen hangs in the balance. As Paramount remains tight-lipped about their plans for the franchise, fans can only hope for clarity regarding the next chapter in the Star Trek cinematic universe.
