As 'Star Trek' turns 60, we take the iconic sci-fi franchise to sickbay for a full health report

Key Points:

• "Star Trek" celebrates its 60th anniversary on September 8, marking six decades since the Original Series first aired in 1966, with Paramount emphasizing the franchise's ongoing importance despite current uncertainties about its future projects.
• The franchise has seen a golden era of television since 2017, with 12 main TV shows and additional series like "Short Treks" and "Star Trek: Scouts," but currently, no new "Star Trek" shows are in production, and upcoming seasons of existing shows will be their last.
• Paramount is developing a new "Star Trek" movie with writers Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, featuring a new cast and inspired by films like "Training Day" and "Crimson Tide," aiming to launch a fresh cinematic franchise despite past film challenges.
• While there is no special "Star Trek" 60th anniversary episode planned, celebrations include live readings, special screenings, commemorative coins, and record-setting events, with the franchise's extensive library still available for fans on Paramount+.
• The future of "Star Trek" TV and film remains uncertain amid corporate changes at Paramount and Skydance Media, with ongoing discussions about the franchise's direction but no confirmed new projects or showrunner renewals at present.