William Shatner to headline Star Trek 60th anniversary panel at NYCC

William Shatner and the cast of ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ are scheduled to appear at New York Comic Con to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the ‘Star Trek’ franchise. The event will take place on October 10 from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. ET on the Empire Stage.

The ‘Starfleet Academy’ panel will include actors Holly Hunter, Sandro Rosta, Bella Shepard, Karim Diané, and Robert Picardo, alongside co-showrunners and executive producers Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau. The appearance follows the announcement that the series will conclude with its second season, which is slated for 2027.

Shatner, known for his portrayal of Captain James T. Kirk, will participate in a special conversation regarding the franchise's history. His appearance coincides with the release of his documentary, ‘The Sixty-Year Mission’, which opens in theaters on October 9.