September 8 Will Be A Great Day For Star Trek Fans Worldwide

Image credit: MovieStillsDB Published Aug 27, 2026, 10:55 PM EDT John Orquiola is a New & Classic TV Editor, Senior Writer, and Interviewer with a special focus on Star Trek. John has over 5,000 published articles at SR, and he has interviewed the biggest names in Star Trek on the red carpet and VIP events, among other beloved shows, movies, and franchises. Sign in to your ScreenRant account September 8th is Star Trek Day, and fans will have multiple ways to celebrate 60 years of the final frontier as Star Trek goes big for its anniversary. Paramount+ celebrated Star Trek's 60th anniversary at San Diego Comic-Con with a star-studded Hall H panel of cast members from past and present shows, including Star Trek: Starfleet Academy and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. In addition, the second season of Star Trek: Scouts was announced, which will premiere September 8th on YouTube. CBS and Paramount announce a worldwide initiative for fans to celebrate Star Trek's 60th anniversary before and on Star Trek Day, and in the weeks ahead. From Star Trek movie screenings to interactive fan activations to a highly-anticipated new LEGO set, Star Trek will be everywhere in the month of September. As detailed on StarTrek.com, Star Trek's global 60th anniversary celebrations include: Star Trek Under the Stars Screening in Los Angeles On Tuesday, Sept. 8, LA-based fans can attend a free outdoor screening of “The Man Trap,” the first episode of Star Trek: The Original Series that premiered on NBC in 1966. "The Man Trap" will be paired with an advance screening of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 4, episode 8, “Orders of Magnitude.” The event will take place at the Autry Museum of the American West, with talent appearances, food trucks, and giveaways. Fans can register for free tickets here. Gene Roddenberry Star on Hollywood Boulevard Restoration The Roddenberry family, the Hollywood Historic Trust, and the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce are partnering to celebrate a restored “Star” plaque for Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry on Hollywood Boulevard at Las Palmas Avenue. Star Trek x Samsung Flagship Store in London On Tuesday, Sept. 8, Samsung’s King’s Cross store will host Star Trek-themed screenings and activations as part of a UK partnership celebrating the franchise’s 60th anniversary. In partnership with Paramount+, the immersive branded takeover will include a screening of Star Trek: The Original Series' “The Man Trap,” followed by Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 4's “Orders of Magnitude.” Star Trek x London Underground Takeover From Sept. 7-8, King’s Cross St Pancras and South Kensington stations will feature Star Trek-themed takeovers marking key stops on a four-destination fan trail across the capital. Star Trek Vulcan Salute and Guinness World Records™ Attempt To Unite Fans at the Science Museum in London On Tuesday, Sept. 8, fans around the world are invited to take part in the Star Trek Vulcan Salute, a global digital celebration that will culminate in an official Guinness World Records™ attempt for the Most People Performing the Vulcan Salute Simultaneously at the Science Museum in London. Book your free ticket here. The Science Museum also features Star Trek Lates, a free adults-only evening event celebrating the franchise's 60th anniversary, with immersive Star Trek-themed experiences, live speakers, DJs and interactive programming, as well as a final opportunity to explore the Star Trek Warp Trail, featuring iconic costumes and props from across the franchise. Movie Park Germany Celebration Movie Park Germany will host a Star Trek Day event on Tuesday, Sept. 8, featuring live entertainment, fan activities, cosplay, special guests, participation in the global Vulcan Salute attempt, and a chance to experience the park’s Star Trek-themed attraction, plus a Star Trek props and costumes exhibit. Star Trek Returns To Theaters Nationwide From September 4 to 8, more than 750 theaters across the United States will screen restored 4K presentations of classic Star Trek movies paired with episodes of Star Trek: The Original Series making their theatrical debut. Fans attending will also have the first opportunity to purchase limited-edition Star Trek “Enterprise” popcorn vessels and commemorative drink cups at participating theaters, while supplies last. The release schedule will be: Star Trek: The Motion Picture - The Director's Edition, paired with "The Changeling" - Sept. 4 Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan - The Director's Cut, paired with "Space Seed" - Sept. 5 Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, paired with "Amok Time" - Sept. 6 Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, paired with "The City on the Edge of Forever" - Sept. 7 Entertainment Tonight: ET Vault Unlocked Star Trek Special - Sept. 7 Entertainment Tonight will air a special ET Vault Unlocked episode featuring interviews with Gene Roddenberry and cast members from across the franchise, along with archival behind-the-scenes footage from Star Trek television series and films. The Price Is Right and Let's Make A Deal Star Trek Specials - Sept. 8 The Price Is Right and Let's Make a Deal celebrate Star Trek with themed surprises and special guests, including Star Trek: Strange New Worlds stars Rebecca Romijn and Ethan Peck. Episodes will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+. Star Trek: Scouts Season 2 Premiere - Sept. 8 Star Trek: Scouts season 2 premieres on YouTube, continuing the pre-school-aged adventures of JR, Sprocket, and Roo as they train to become Starfleet Explorers. The Big Bang Theory Star Trek Day Marathon - Sept. 8 Nick at Nite presents a marathon of The Big Bang Theory’s most memorable Star Trek-themed episodes from 10pm to 2am ET/PT. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 Finale - Sept. 24 On Thursday, September 24, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 4's finale, "Tomorrow's Enterprise," premieres on Paramount+, with the series set to return for its 6-episode fifth and final season in 2027. Image courtesy of Paramount+ Continuing Star Trek's 60th anniversary celebrations, the European Space Agency will take Star Trek into orbit. ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot will wear the Captain’s Delta badge from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds aboard the International Space Station, with special content from orbit premiering Tuesday, Sept. 8. Star Trek is partnering with DarkSky International to encourage fans to explore, protect and appreciate night skies and natural landscapes for future generations. For more information, visit here. The National Park Foundation is celebrating Star Trek’s 60th anniversary on Sept. 8 with digital content encouraging fans to explore national parks, dark skies and places that inspire discovery. Star Trek will receive the Franchise of the Year Award at the 2026 Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame ceremony in New York City on Tuesday, Sept. 29. At New York Comic Con on Saturday, October 10, Paramount+ presents the Star Trek Universe panel, featuring a preview of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy season 2 and appearances by surprise guests celebrating the franchise’s 60th anniversary. Product launches that Trekkers are already excited for include the release of the LEGO Icons Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701™ Bridge (11385) on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The 1,701-piece collector’s set recreates The Original Series' USS Enterprise's bridge and transporter room, includes eight Starfleet minifigures and accessories. Available for pre-order now via LEGO Stores/Star-Trek and LEGO.com. On Friday, November 13, a dedicated Magic: The Gathering set will bring iconic Star Trek characters and elements from across the franchise to tabletop gaming audiences worldwide. Releasing Tuesday, Nov. 17, DK Publishing’s Star Trek Timelines explores key events, alternate realities and character journeys from across the franchise. In addition, Star Trek Spirits has unveiled the first officially realized Original Saurian Brandy, inspired by the iconic bottle first seen in the 1966 Star Trek episode “The Man Trap.” On Sept. 3, The Royal Mint is launching two collectible 50p coins to celebrate Star Trek's global phenomenon and its intergalactic legacy. Agoro will also be recognizing Star Trek with a 5g 999 pure silver/gold foil blind box on September 18th. TV Show(s) Star Trek: The Original Series, Star Trek: The Animated Series, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Enterprise, Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Short Treks, Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek Lower Decks, Star Trek: Prodigy, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Video Game(s) Star Trek Online, Star Trek: Resurgence, Star Trek: Bridge Crew First Film Star Trek: The Motion Picture First TV Show Star Trek: The Original Series Cast William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, Deforest Kelley, James Doohan, Walter Koenig, Jonathan Frakes, Patrick Stewart, Michael Dorn, Marina Sirtis, Gates McFadden, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton, Wil Wheaton, Avery Brooks, Nana Visitor, Rene Auberjonois, Alexander Siddig, Cirroc Lofton, Armin Shimerman, Colm Meaney, Terry Farrell, Kate Mulgrew, Robert Beltran, Roxann Dawson, Jeri Ryan, Robert Duncan McNeill, Robert Picardo, Ethan Phillips, Garrett Wang, Jolene Blalock, Connor Trinneer, Dominic Keating, Scott Bakula, Linda Park, John Billingsley, Anthony Montgomery, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, John Cho, Chris Hemsworth, Benedict Cumberbatch, Anton Yelchin, Idris Elba, Sonequa Martin-Green, Mary Wiseman, Doug Jones, Anthony Rapp, Wilson Cruz, Oyin Oladejo, Emily Coutts, Jess Bush, Christina Chong, Anson Mount, Ethan Peck, Rebecca Romijn, Michelle Yeoh Created by Gene Roddenberry