Star Trek: Prodigy Finds New Home On Netflix After Cancellation

The animated series Star Trek: Prodigy, previously canceled by Paramount+ during its second season production, has found a new home. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Netflix has obtained the rights to both the previously aired Season 1 and has committed to airing the upcoming Season 2 once its production has concluded.

Star Trek: Prodigy "follows a group of lawless teens who discover a derelict Starfleet ship and use it to search for adventure, meaning and salvation." Season 1 is set to be available for streaming later this year, with Season 2 scheduled for release in 2024.

In June, Paramount+ abruptly canceled Prodigy, taking advantage of tax write-offs. This move was unexpected, given that the series was produced in-house by CBS Studios. Additionally, Star Trek had been positioned as a key component of the streaming service since its CBS All Access days, driven by filmmaker Alex Kurtzman's (creator of Star Trek: Discovery, Short Trek, Picard, and Strange New Worlds) vision to expand the universe and connect with a new generation of Trek fans.

News broke of Prodigy finding its new home on Netflix following a GoFundMe campaign launched by the series' fans. The campaign, which raised about $1,500 from 46 donations towards a $1,200 goal, led to a skywriting plane flying over the offices of multiple streaming services, including Netflix, in August. This initiative came after the creation of a petition that stands at over 33,000 signatures.

"Thank you to our incredible Star Trek: Prodigy fans, who championed not just a show, but a community that's always been connected by the belief that we build a better future together," said Kurtzman and co-showrunners Dan and Kevin Hageman in a statement. "We set out to inspire you, but you inspired us. The team is still hard at work on the second season, and we can't wait to share it with the amazing fans around the world."