How to stream the premiere of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy for free tonight

The Star Trek universe expands once again with its debut “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy,” a new Paramount+ original that shifts the focus from seasoned captains to the next generation of officers in training.

The series begins with a two-episode premiere on Thursday, January 15 at 3:00 ET Paramount+.

How to Stream ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’

The first two episodes of “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” will premiere today Paramount+.

Viewers who don’t already have a subscription can watch for free when they sign up Seven-day trial version of Paramount+.

Paramount+ offers two plans: ad-supported Basic tier for $7.99/month and no ads Insurance premium tiers for $12.99/month.

More about Paramount+

Paramount+ serves as the primary streaming home for the modern “Star Trek” franchise. In addition to “Starfleet Academy,” subscribers can stream series such as “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,” “Star Trek: Discovery,” “Star Trek: Picard” and the popular animated “Star Trek: Lower Decks,” along with the original movie “Star Trek: Section 31” starring Michelle Yeoh.

In addition to “Star Trek,” Paramount+ offers an extensive catalog that includes Showtime originals, live NFL games, CBS programming, films from Paramount Pictures and popular titles from networks such as Nickelodeon, MTV and Comedy Central.

About the movie Star Trek: Starfleet Academy

Set centuries in the future, the series centers on the reopening of Starfleet Academy after a galaxy-altering disaster known as “The Burn”.

A group of cadets from across the Federation arrive with dreams of exploration and service, only to find that life at the Academy is as demanding emotionally as it is academically.

As classes begin aboard the USS Athena—which doubles as both a campus and a starship—friendships form, rivalries ignite, and romances surface as a looming threat threatens not only the students, but the future of the Federation itself.

Who is in the cast of ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’

Academy Award-winning actress Holly Hunter leads the ensemble as Chancellor of the Academy and Captain of the Athena. Hunter is best known for such films as “The Piano” and “Broadcast News,” as well as her Emmy Award-winning role in “Saving Grace.”

Paul Giamatti appears in a recurring role as Nus Braka, an antagonist with Klingon and Tellarite roots. Giamatti is known for his roles in ‘Sideways’, ‘Billions’ and ‘The Holdovers’.

Several familiar faces from earlier Star Trek series return, including Tig Notar (“Star Trek: Discovery, Army of the Dead”), Robert Picard (“Star Trek: Voyager, Stargate Atlantis”), Oded Fehr (“The Mummy,” “Discovery”) and Mary Wiseman (“Discovery”).

The cadet class was portrayed by Sandro Rosta, Karim Diané, Kerrice Brooks, George Hawkins, Bella Shepard and Zoë Steiner.

Late night host Stephen Colbert also lends his voice as the Academy’s digital dean.

How many episodes are in season 1?

Season 1 of “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” consists of 10 episodes. Paramount+ kicks off the series with a two-episode premiere, followed by weekly drops. The current release schedule is:

• Episodes 1–2: January 15
• Part 3: January 22
• Part 4: January 29
• Part 5: February 5
• Part 6: February 12
• Episode 7: February 19
• Episode 8: February 26
• Episode 9: March 5
• Episode 10 (Season Finale): March 12

Will there be a season 2?

Yes. Paramount+ has already renewed “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” for a second season ahead of its premiere. No release date has been announced.

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