“Star Trek: Strange New Worlds”-themed Comic-Con badge design showcasing the U.S.S. Enterprise over the San Diego Convention Center
July 10, 2026
Paramount+ and CBS Studios are bringing several “Star Trek” fan experiences to San Diego Comic-Con 2026 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the franchise
The “Star Trek Universe” panel will run from 12: 30 to 1:45 p.m. Saturday, July 25 in Hall H of the San Diego Convention Center, featuring a celebration of the franchise’s anniversary and a look at the fourth season of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,” which premieres July 23
“Strange New Worlds” cast members Anson Mount, Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Christina Chong, Celia Rose Gooding, Melissa Naducers Akiva Goldsman, Henry Alonso Myers and Alex Kurtzman
To mark the 60th anniversary of “Star Trek,” the panel will include a special intro from Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry and a discussion from cast members spanning the franchise, including Michael Dorn, Robert Picardo, Connor Trinneer, Cirroc Lofton, Doug Jones, Michelle Hurd, Jerry O’Connell, Christina Chong, Karim Diané and George Takei
A fan screening for the first two episodes of “Strange New Worlds” season four, offering fans a glimpse of the second episode days before it streams, will take place Friday, July 24, at the Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the screening beginning at 7 p.m. Admission is free, but RSVPs are required online
In addition, fans with a Comic-Con badge can visit the Paramount+ booth (#3529) on the San Diego Convention Center show floor, featuring an array of arcade-style games themed to select Paramount+ Originals, including a “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” bridge command memory game
The 60th anniversary celebration also extends to the design of this year’s Comic-Con badge, which will be adorned with an image of the U.S.S. Enterprise from “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” flying over the San Diego Convention Center. The graphic will also be available in the official SDCC digital souvenir book and also featured on a limited edition T-shirt available for purchase exclusively at the official Comic-Con merch shop located in the Marriott adjacent to the Convention Center
Outside the convention floor, the return of Paramount+ The Lodge to Comic-Con will include more a “Strange New Worlds”-inspired port galley and the original U.S.S. Enterprisemodel provided by the Roddenberry Estate. The Lodge runs from July 22-26 at 340 Fifth Ave
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Additional “Star Trek”-related Comic-Con events include:
- “Star Trek: The Collector Frontier” Panel — Paramount Products & Experiences, the Lego Group andMagic: The Gathering celebrate the franchise with exclusive merchandise reveals and a discussion with the toy creators who bring these collaborations to life. Fans can also win prizes. The panel takes place Thursday, July 23, from 11 a.m. to noon in Room 5AB.
- “Star Trek: Bodily Built” — The Lego Group and Magic: The Gatheringunite for a unique “Star Trek” photo op at the Marriott Marquis, 333 W. Harbor Dr., open July 23-26.
- “Star Trek Fleet Command” — 60 Years of “Star Trek” Archives Experience — Star TrekFleet Command,the mobile game from Scopely, will invite fans aboard an immersive archive experience. The off-site activation at The Sinclair, 643 G St., commemorates six decades of Star Trekthrough the lens of the game, featuring official archive pieces, a Holodeck VR experience, themed photo moments, exclusive swag, interactive claw machines with Star Trekprizes, and a souvenir photo station where guests can choose their faction and take home a personalized Star Trek-themed card. The exhibit runs July 24-26. Friday evening will feature a special invite-only event for the Star Trek Fleet Commandcommunity.
