Summary
ManyStar Trekfans might reconsider their subscription to Paramount Plus after the latter decided to remove 10 shows from the platform. It seemed that they had fallen short in delivering what they promised to be the “home of Star Trek.”
Paramount Plusdubbed itself “The House of Star Trek” because the subscription streaming service is the primary platform for theStar Trekfranchise. It has a vast collection of classic and newStar Trekcontent, including multiple series, films and spin-offs. However, it shockingly removed several classicStar TrekTV shows recently.
This isn’t the first time Paramount has seemingly distanced itself from the franchise. In September, it also removed theStar Trek 4from its upcoming release slate. Many were also sad about it, especially those who had been waiting for the fourth film because the move suggested that it might not see the light of day, especially since it has been eight years sinceStar Trek 3was released. “Oh to bad the 3 films were really good. I was looking forward to it,” onecommented. Another usersaid, “Not happy about this one. I’ve really enjoyed theStar Trekmovies a lot.”
Trekkies are not just sad; they are very disappointed with it, and that’s understandable. With Paramount Plus removing the classicStar Trekfilms and moving them to Max, fans must spend more for multiple streaming subscriptions to watch their favoriteStar Trekmovies. Others even considered switching to Max and leaving Paramount Plus. Meanwhile, the move reignited debate over the importance of physical media like DVDs and Blu-rays, which offer them permanent access for a lifetime instead of relying on shifting availability of streaming platforms, which they don’t have any control over.Star Trekconsultant Michael Okuda agreed that physical copies deliver better quality and are safe from licensing issues.
As of now, fans have to deal with the fact thatStar Trekmovies and shows are on various platforms. Despite this, Paramount Plus remains home to several projects, includingStar Trek: Section 31, starring Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh as Emperor Philippa Georgiou, which will be available on the platform in 2025.
