During a recent presentation at SXSW, an update on the Star Trek franchise was shared by Roddenberry Entertainment's COO. It was revealed that a plan is in place for a fourth movie in the Star Trek series. The COO mentioned that Paramount has intentions to further develop the Star Trek universe and that a new movie is expected to be released 'in the very near future.'
While details were kept under wraps, it was emphasized that efforts are being made to bring Star Trek back to the big screen. The COO expressed excitement about the upcoming project but also acknowledged that practical considerations can sometimes pose challenges in the filmmaking process.