"While Star Trek TV has been flourishing the past few years, the film trilogy that brought the saga back to life has withered on the vine. That's the Kelvin Timeline, the alt-universe reboot that began in 2009 with J.J. Abrams' . The film and its two sequels earned respectable box office numbers and a loyal fandom, one that's been wondering about future films since Star Trek Beyond in 2016."
"Apart from his aggressive pursuit of another merger, this time with Warner Bros., and dubious plans to "embrace AI," Ellison wants novelty for Star Trek, not more of the same. The studio has therefore reportedly "moved on" from the prospect of Star Trek 4, which would have brought back Chris Pine as Captain James T. Kirk, Zachary Quinto as Spock, and the rest of their Enterprise crew."
The Kelvin Timeline reboot began in 2009 and produced three films that earned respectable box office numbers and a loyal fandom. Fans have awaited a follow-up since 2016's Star Trek Beyond. Paramount's merger with Skydance and leadership changes prompted development on Star Trek 4, with J.J. Abrams in talks to produce and Steve Yockey reportedly writing. CEO David Ellison has pursued another merger with Warner Bros. and signaled an emphasis on novelty and AI, leading the studio to move away from continuing the Kelvin saga. Paramount now appears to be focusing on a fresh Star Trek film featuring brand-new characters, with Abrams still producing alongside Simon Kinberg and Andor director Toby Haynes.
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