'Star Trek' 60th Anniversary Events Include Original Series &
Films Screenings, Vulcan Salute World Record Attempt
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"Star Trek" fans are going to have no shortage of ways to celebrate
the iconic sci-fi franchise's 60th anniversary.

Variety has learned exclusively that a whole suite of fan events,
screenings, and partnerships are rolling out across the globe as
part of the landmark anniversary, which is officially on Sept. 8,
the date in 1966 when "Star Trek" first premiered on television.

Among the many events planned for the anniversary, there will be a
free outdoor screening of the original series episode "The Man Trap"
and the new "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" episode "Orders of
Magnitude" at the Autry Museum in Los Angeles on Sept. 8. That event
will also feature talent appearances, food trucks and giveaways.

Speaking of screenings, 4K restorations of classic "Star Trek" films
paired with original series episodes will air on more than 750
theaters across the U.S. from Sept. 4-8. But given the fact that
"Star Trek" has always been a small screen franchise first and
foremost, there will also be major TV components to the anniversary.

"Entertainment Tonight" will air a special "ET Vault Unlocked"
episode on Sept. 7 featuring interviews with series creator Gene
Roddenberry and cast members across the franchise, as well as
archival footage. Both "The Price Is Right" and "Let's Make a Deal"
will air special "Star Trek" themed episodes on Sept. 8, while Nick
at Nite will air a marathon of "The Big Bang Theory's" best "Star
Trek" focused episodes on Sept. 8 as well.

Fans can also get in on a world record attempt to be part of
"Star Trek" history. On Sept. 8 at the Science Museum in London,
fans can join the attempt to break the Guinness World Record for
the most people performing the Vulcan Salute simultaneously.

Check out the full list of events, partnerships, and programming
lineups below.

STAR TREK WORLDWIDE EVENTS
- Star Trek Under the Stars Screening in Los Angeles
On Sept. 8, fans can attend a free outdoor screening of
STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES episode "The Man Trap" and an
advance screening of STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS episode
"Orders of Magnitude" at the Autry Museum, with talent
appearances, food trucks and giveaways.

- Gene Roddenberry Star on Hollywood Boulevard Restoration
The Roddenberry family, the Hollywood Historic Trust and the
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will partner to celebrate a
restored "Star" plaque for Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry,
which was first introduced in 1985, right on Hollywood
Boulevard.

- Star Trek x Samsung Flagship Store in London
On 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+.

- 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
Unite Fans at the Science Museum in London
On Sept. 8, fans around the world are invited to take part in
the Star Trek Vulcan Salute, a global digital celebration of
connection, community and optimism 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. As part of the museum's free, adults-only
Star Trek Lates event celebrating the franchise's 60th
anniversary.

- Movie Park Germany Celebration
Movie Park Germany will host a Sept. 8 Star Trek Day event
featuring live entertainment, fan activities, cosplay, special
guests and participation in the global Vulcan Salute attempt
and experience the park's Star Trek-themed attraction, plus
props and costumes exhibit.


STAR TREK RETURNS TO THEATERS NATIONWIDE
- More than 750 theaters across the U.S. will screen restored 4K
presentations of classic Star Trek films paired with episodes
of STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES making their theatrical debut,
from September 4-8. 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.


STAR TREK PARTNERSHIPS
- European Space Agency Takes 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
Sept. 8.

- DarkSky International Champion Exploration
Star Trek is partnering with DarkSky International to encourage
fans to explore, protect and appreciate night skies and natural
landscapes for future generations.

- National Park Foundation: Going Boldly, Exploring Other Worldly
Parks
Through Sept. 8, Star Trek and the National Park Foundation are
celebrating the franchise's 60th anniversary with digital
content encouraging fans to explore national parks, dark skies
and places that inspire discovery.


STAR TREK TELEVISION PROGRAMMING
- Sept. 7 | ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT: ET VAULT UNLOCKED Star Trek
Special
ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT airs 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.

- Sept. 8 | THE PRICE IS RIGHT & LET'S MAKE A DEAL Star Trek
Specials
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
air on CBS and stream on Paramount+.

- Sept. 8 | STAR TREK: SCOUTS Season 2 Premiere
Season 2 of STAR TREK: SCOUTS launches on YouTube, continuing
the adventures of JR, Sprocket and Roo as they train to become
Starfleet Explorers.

- Sept. 8 | THE BIG BANG THEORY Star Trek Day Marathon
Nick at Nite presents a marathon of THE BIG BANG THEORY's most
memorable Star Trek-themed episodes from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. ET/PT,
featuring convention adventures, character tributes and guest
stars from the franchise.

- Sept. 24 | STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Season 4 Finale
STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS concludes its fourth season on
Paramount+, with the series set to return for its fifth and final
season in 2027.


STAR TREK AWARDS & PANELS
- Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame Honor
In recognition of six decades of groundbreaking storytelling and
cultural influence Star Trek will receive the Franchise of the
Year Award at the 2026 Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame ceremony
in New York City on Sept. 29.

- New York Comic Con Panel
On Oct. 10, the Star Trek Universe panel at New York Comic Con
will feature a preview of STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY,
discussion of its second season and appearances by surprise
guests celebrating the franchise's 60th anniversary.


STAR TREK PRODUCT LAUNCHES
- LEGO Icons Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 Bridge Set
The LEGO Group and Paramount Products & Experiences will release
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 bridge and transporter room and
includes eight Starfleet minifigures. Available for pre-order
now via LEGO Stores/Star-Trek and LEGO.com.

- Magic: The Gathering x Star Trek
Launching Nov. 13, a dedicated Magic: The Gathering set will
bring iconic Star Trek characters and elements from across the
franchise to tabletop gaming audiences worldwide.

- Star Trek Timelines
DK Publishing's Star Trek Timelines, releasing Nov. 17, explores
key events, alternate realities and character journeys from
across the franchise.

- Original Saurian Brandy
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."

- The Royal Mint & Agoro - Star Trek 60th Anniversary Coins
The Royal Mint is launching two collectable 50p coins to
celebrate the global phenomenon and its intergalactic legacy on
Sept 3. Agoro will also be recognizing the iconic series with a
5g 999 pure silver/gold foil blind box on September 18th.


For full details of all Star Trek 60th events, activations and
partnerships, please visit StarTrek.com for details.



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