When will the fifth and final season of ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ release?

The hit CBS and Paramount Plus series, Star Trek: Discovery, recently became a trending topic following the news of the show’s cancellation. 

Star Trek: Discovery, whose timeline is based a decade before the original Star Trek series, follows the adventures that occur in space during the team’s obit in starship Discovery. The show has aired for four seasons so far and stars Sonequa Martin-Green, Mary Wiseman, Doug Jones, Anthony Rapp, Wilson Cruz, David Ajala, Oyin Oladejo, Emily Coutts, Anson Mount, and many others.

On March 2, Star Trek‘s official Twitter page and other news outlets revealed that the series would end with its upcoming fifth season and shared some of the show’s cast and crew’s reactions. With the end of the series now decided, it is time to discuss when Star Trek: Discovery’s fifth season is intended to debut and how those associated with the show have responded to its cancellation. 

When will Star Trek: Discovery season five premiere?

Star Trek: Discovery’s fifth and final season is set to premiere in early 2024. According to Variety, this particular date is further from the original timeline the show was set to debut. A close source told the publication that the postponement is because “additional filming” needs to be done and that Paramount Plus is planning events to send off the show properly.

Star Trek: Discovery‘s cast and crew reaction to the cancellation

Upon the cancellation announcement for Star Trek: Discovery on Twitter, the show’s star and producer, Sonequa Martin-Green, shared her gratitude for the opportunity to introduce fans to a “new iteration of Trek” in her statement (via Entertainment Weekly)to the press.

“The fans welcomed up into their hearts as we launched a new iteration of Trek and an entire entertainment platform and we’ll never forget it. Sixty-five episodes later, here’s to the entire company of Star Trek: Discovery, to the show and it’s fifth and final season, to its beloved fans and all those who envision a better future let’s fly.”

In another statement (via TVLine), the show’s creator Alex Kurtzman and writer Michelle Paradise thanked the fans for their constant support of the show. They disclosed to fans would really enjoy the final season.

“Your love for these characters and your excitement for every episode, every season has meant the world to us. We can’t wait for to see what we’ve been working on for the final season. We appreciate your patience in the meantime and trust us when we say it’ll be worth the wait. We love you all! LLAP.”

In addition to the above-mentioned responses, other cast members took to their respective Twitter accounts to express how much their journey of being a part of the Star Trek franchise meant to them. 

Anthony Rapp has thanked the entire Star Trek: Discovery cast and crew, crediting them for improving his world.

At the same time, Wilson Cruz echoed Martin-Green’s sentiments about being grateful for the opportunity and how working with his cast mates helped him become a better individual.

Anson Mount expressed that although Star Trek: Discovery’s journey may be over, his love for his “dearest Discovery family” will always remain. 

Patrick Kwok-Choon revealed that it was a privilege to work with co-stars and get the chance to join the Star Trek universe.

No additional information has been revealed regarding the plot for the upcoming season of Star Trek: Discovery or the exact date of its eventual release.