Set in the 32nd century at Starfleet's reopened San Francisco university campus by the Bay, "Starfleet Academy" arrives in early 2026 and follows the triumphs and tribulations of a fresh class of young cadets trying to earn the honor of being one of the Federation’s best and brightest.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds will feature a puppet-themed episode in its fourth and penultimate season, which recently wrapped filming. It will see members of the U.S.S. Enterprise crew, including Pike, as puppets created by Jim Henson ’s Creature Shop.

As for the future of Captain Pike, beyond his appearance in the current Short Trek, it remains an open question. “I wish I had something to tell you, honestly,” says the actor.