What is Star Trek Day?
Star Trek Day is Sept. 8 which is the day the original series premiered in the U.S.
When is Star Trek Day?
Star Trek Day takes place on Wednesday, Sept. 8. In celebration, an event will be livestreamed on the website at www.startrek.com/day and will begin at 8:30 p.m. ET.
Why is Star Trek Day special in 2021?
Star Trek Day 2021 is the 55th anniversary of the original Star Trek series. The original series premiered on this day in 1966.
Is #StarTrekUnitedGives returning this year?
Yes, it is! For every person who tweets the hashtag #StarTrekUnitedGives, $1 will be donated and divided equally by Paramount+ and the Roddenberry Foundation to organizations who do the real-world work of championing equality, social justice, the arts and innovation. Paramount+ and the Roddenberry Foundation are also partnering on a new global campaign to engage fans in honoring the legacy of creator Gene Roddenberry. The campaign will launch on Sept. 8.
How can I watch Star Trek Day?
Panels begin at 8:30 p.m. ET on Sept. 8 and can be livestreamed at www.startrek.com/day.
How can I watch the various Star Trek series?
All of the series including legacy series The Original Series, The Next Generation, Enterprise and Deep Space Nine can be streamed on Paramount+ with a subscription. New seasons (along with previous seasons) of Lower Decks, Picard, Discovery and the upcoming Prodigy will premiere on the streaming site as well.
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What are the panels for Star Trek Day?
While panels and guests are subject to change, the current schedule is as follows:
Panel #1: Star Trek Day Introduction
Sept. 8, 2021 5:30 p.m. PT Jeff Russo and the Star Trek Day Orchestra kick off the celebration with the Star Trek Universe Overtune.
Panel #2: Welcome Remarks
Sept. 8, 2021 5:37 p.m. PT Hosts Wil Wheaton and Mica Burton kick off the Star Trek Day celebration!
Panel #3: Star Trek: Prodigy
Sept. 8, 2021 5:45 p.m. PT Mica Burton is joined by the cast and crew of Star Trek: Prodigy to give fans an update on what to expect in the newest addition to the Star Trek Universe. Scheduled to appear: Mica Burton, Dan & Kevin Hageman, Dee Bradley Baker, Ben Hibon, Brett Gray.
Panel #4: Legacy Moment: Deep Space Nine
Sept. 8, 2021 6:03 p.m. PT Cirroc Lofton shares the impact of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and a few of the most memorable scenes from the series.
Panel #5: Star Trek: Discovery
Sept. 8, 2021 6:08 p.m. PT Wil Wheaton sits down with Michelle Paradise, Blu del Barrio, Ian Alexander and Wilson Cruz to share updates on the new season of Star Trek: Discovery. Scheduled to appear: Wil Wheaton, Michelle Paradise, Wilson Cruz, Blu del Barrio, Ian Alexander
Panel #6: Legacy Moment: Enterprise
Sept. 8, 2021 6:25 p.m. PT Anthony Montgomery shares the impact of Star Trek: Enterprise and a few of the most memorable scenes from the series.
Panel #7: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Sept. 8, 2021 6:30 p.m. PT The cast and executive producers discuss filming the first season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Scheduled to appear: Micah Burton, Ethan Peck, Rebecca Romijn, Anson Mount, Akiva Goldsman, Henry Alonso Myers.
Panel #8: Legacy Moment: Voyager
Sept. 8, 2021 6:50 p.m. PT Garrett Wang shares the impact of Star Trek: Voyager and a few of the most memorable scenes from the series.
Panel #9: Star Trek: Lower Decks
Sept. 8, 2021 6:55 p.m. PT Mike McMahan, Noël Wells, and Eugene Cordero sit down with host Mica Burton to provide fans with an update on the second half of Season 2. Scheduled to appear: Mica Burton, Mike McMahan, Noël Wells, Eugene Cordero.
Panel #10: Legacy Moment: The Original Series
Sept. 8, 2021 7:25 p.m. PT George Takei shares the impact of Star Trek: The Original Series and a few of the most memorable scenes from the series.
Panel #11: Roddenberry Legacy
Sept. 8, 2021 7:30 p.m. PT In celebration of Gene Roddenberry’s 100th birthday, Wil Wheaton discusses the Star Trek creator’s indelible impact on science fiction and culture with some of Star Trek’s iconic cast and crew. Scheduled to appear: Wil Wheaton, Rod Roddenberry, Gates McFadden, Levar Burton, George Takei.
Panel #12: Legacy Moment: The Next Generation
Sept. 8, 2021 7:50 p.m. PT LeVar Burton shares the impact of Star Trek: The Next Generation and a few of the most memorable scenes from the series.
Panel #13: Star Trek: Picard
Sept. 8, 2021 7:55 p.m. PT Wil Wheaton sits down with the cast and crew of Star Trek: Picard to share what to expect in Season 2 along with a live performance of “Blue Skies” by Isa Briones. Scheduled to appear: Wil Wheaton, Sir Patrick Stewart, Jeri Ryan, Isa Briones, Akiva Goldsman.
Where to buy Star Trek merch
You can shop the official website for all things Star Trek at shop.startrek.com. On Star Trek Day (Sept. 8), you can use the code “STARTREKDAY20” to receive 20% off your purchase. They will also have a specially curated Star Trek Day collection for fans. To commemorate the occasion, Paramount will release the first four movies together for the first time in an 4K Ultra HD collection on Sept. 7, 2021.
What does William Shatner think about the anniversary?
William Shatner spoke about the phenomenal success of the Star Trek franchise, his love for co-star Leonard Nimoy and more. Watch the video below.
Is there a trailer for Star Trek Day?
There is! Check out the preview below. Next, The Best Space Movies of All Time, From Spaceballs to Gravity
