The film builds on a popular character in Spider-Man that gained momentum from the MCU. This was seen with Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Other franchises have looked to Marvel as an inspiration. Marvel was able to take characters from its connected Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and expand them even further. Old fans are treated, as well, with beloved characters returning in new content, such as Captains Picard and Janeway.Īccording to Screenrant reports from a Hollywood Reporter interview with Brian Robbins, the CEO of Paramount Pictures, the studio is, “very satisfied with Prodigy and the other projects they have released thus far.” It is the first time a Star Trek series has been aimed at a younger audience.Īs a result, there have been talks to continue to expand the universe.

The expansion of Star Trek titles also includes Star Trek: Picard, which follows Patrick Stewart reprising his role as Captain Jean-Luc Picard from the Star Trek: The Next Generation series. There’s also Star Trek: Lower Decks, a comedic adult animated series based on the low-ranking support crew of a starship. These are a result of showrunner Alex Kurtzman and CBS Studios looking to present a modern expanded Star Trek universe.Īs new fans are introduced to classic Star Trek content with its availability on Paramount+, they are introduced to new series in the franchise. Captain Kathryn Janeway, from the original Voyager series, is in the new series as well, still portrayed by Kate Mulgrew, and serving as the ship’s, “Emergency Training Hologram.” In the timeline of the franchise, it is set in 2383, which takes place after both the events of the Star Trek: Voyager series and the Star Trek: Nemesis film.

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