Star Trek celebrates 60th anniversary at Comic‑Con as fans speculate on Sarek’s return

Paramount+ and CBS Studios returned to San Diego for Comic‑Con International, staging a Star Trek Hall H panel that honored the franchise’s 60th anniversary and previewed season 4 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. The event featured cast members Anson Mount, Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck and others, along with veteran actors such as George Takei and Michael Dorn, and included exclusive screenings and themed activations.

Separately, actor James Frain briefly posted an Instagram selfie in full Vulcan makeup, hinting that his character Sarek might appear again in the series. The post was quickly deleted, but the caption suggested a “little hint” related to upcoming filming. Fans are debating whether Sarek could appear in the upcoming season 4 premiere on July 23, 2026, or in the later‑season 5 wrap‑up.