Zachary Quinto has renewed his enthusiasm to reprise the role of Spock in a sequel to the 2016 film Star Trek Beyond, emphasizing his conversations with producer J.J. Abrams about making a fourth Kelvin Universe movie a reality. Quinto, currently starring in NBC’s series Brilliant Minds, continues to field questions about Star Trek during his promotional appearances, highlighting his desire to return to the franchise.
Ongoing Dialogue Between Quinto and J.J. Abrams
While promoting Brilliant Minds on NBC, Quinto was asked by Today show co-host Al Roker if there was a chance for another Star Trek installment. Responding with excitement, Quinto said,
“Let’s get him on the phone, let’s do this!”
He elaborated on why now feels like the right time for a new film:
“I feel like it’s a great time. It’s been 10 years since the last film. We all love each other. We have a great time making those movies. I think we’d all love to come back together and tell them more. I think fans would be really excited by it. And I think the time is right, if you ask me. So, we email. I was in touch with [J.J.] about something else recently, and sort of floated it out there that it feels like now’s the moment. So let’s bring it back around.”
On the possibility of a new film, Quinto expressed cautious optimism when pressed on Abrams’ response, saying,
“There’s always the possibility. But I feel like there’s always the possibility. For years there’s scripts circulating, there’s directors attached. I think we just need to lock it down and clear our schedules.”
Remembering Leonard Nimoy and the Spock Legacy
Quinto reflected on his important connection with Leonard Nimoy, the original Spock, and revealed that he has maintained contact with Nimoy’s widow, Susan. He conveyed a heartfelt wish to return to the character by saying,
I would love to put back the ears on.
Hope for Star Trek 4 Stirs Again in Media Appearances
The topic resurfaced during Quinto’s guest spot on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, where the host asked for any update on the fourth Star Trek movie. Quinto reiterated his ongoing exchanges with Abrams:
“There’s literally always a rumor. There’s always, ‘Oh, they’re gonna do another movie.’ I don’t know. I hope so. I was just emailing J.J. about something. I was like, ‘Dude, what’s going on?’ It’s been ten years since the last movie came out. I think we’re ready. I’m ready. I think all of us would love another go at it. It’s one of those things that now we’ve had time away from it, and I think to come back and have that experience would be magical. It’s a great group of people.”
The persistence of questions about Star Trek on national television, including Today’s use of a Quinto clip in an Instagram Reel, reveals the ongoing fan interest in this franchise continuation even a decade after the last film.
Challenges and Corporate Changes Surrounding a New Star Trek Film
Despite the enthusiasm of cast members, making a fourth Kelvin Universe Star Trek movie has proven difficult for Paramount Pictures. Over the past ten years, the project has cycled through various directors, writers, and script versions without firm advancement. At Star Trek Las Vegas (STLV) in 2023, Quinto sounded more uncertain about his return, saying,
If it coalesces again and we come back and we’re able to do it, wonderful. If not, we had a great run.
His revived optimism appears connected to recent shifts within Paramount, especially the studio’s leadership prioritizing Star Trek development.
Quinto also mentioned the potential benefits of the Skydance and Paramount merger, noting last week,
now that the Skydance and Paramount merger is moving forward,
which Simon Pegg has echoed at STLV 2025, giving further hope for a new film’s greenlight. However, as it stands, Star Trek 4 remains officially in development with no director assigned or release date announced.
Where Star Trek Fans Stand Today
With J.J. Abrams staying involved behind the scenes and key actors like Zachary Quinto and Simon Pegg supporting the idea, fans remain eager for another chapter in the Kelvin timeline. The combination of internal studio changes and persistent interest from the cast and audience suggests the franchise may yet return to the big screen. Nevertheless, until Paramount finalizes plans and confirms a production schedule, Star Trek 4 remains a hopeful prospect rather than a confirmed project.
