Trekkies Unite: Star Trek Day 2025 Brings Global Celebrations and New Podcast Premiere

Fans worldwide marked Star Trek Day on September 8, with Paramount+ streaming specials, free screenings across three continents, and the debut of the “Star Trek: Khan” audio drama podcast today. The annual observance commemorates the original series’ 1966 premiere and spotlights the franchise’s cultural impact.

Celebrated since 2020, Star Trek Day rings in nearly six decades of exploration-themed entertainment and reaffirms the franchise’s message of diversity, hope, and unity. This year’s events underscore Paramount’s strategy to engage both longtime devotees and newcomers through multimedia programming and interactive initiatives.

Global Streaming and Screenings

  • Free Special Program: Hosted by “Lower Decks” actor Jerry O’Connell, the Star Trek Day special was available globally on StarTrek.com/Day, YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook, with U.S. broadcast slots on CBS and partner networks.
  • Lower Decks Sneak Peek: Viewers received an exclusive clip from Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 4, timed to the series’ final Discovery season and upcoming additions to Paramount+’s Trek slate.
  • Animated Celebrations: Fan screenings of classic and modern animated Trek episodes were held in select cities across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., featuring giveaways and Q&A sessions.

“Star Trek: Khan” Podcast Launch

A new nine-episode audio drama, Star Trek: Khan, premiered today on all major platforms, exploring Khan Noonien Singh’s 15-year interim between “Space Seed” and The Wrath of Khan film. Episode 1 dropped this morning, with weekly installments slated through November.

“Take the Chair, Make a Difference” Campaign

In partnership with Code.org, DoSomething.org, and Outright International, Paramount unveiled “Take the Chair, Make a Difference,” inviting fans to envision themselves in the Enterprise captain’s chair and commit to community service, reflecting the franchise’s ethos of progress and inclusion.

What’s Next for Trekkies

  • Paramount’s free streaming sampler continues through September 13, featuring premiere episodes from every live-action Trek series and selected Short Treks.
  • New animated shorts in the “Very Short Treks” series will roll out weekly starting today, celebrating 50 years of Trek animation.
  • Registrations remain open for additional fan events and virtual panel discussions at StarTrek.com/Day.