Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Gets 4K Blu-Ray Release Date

by

2026 promises exciting things for Star Trek fans, with a new series called Star Trek: Starfleet Academy and the fourth season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds on the way. While Strange New Worlds will end after its fifth season, the third season is coming to 4K Blu-ray soon.

Fans can pre-order the complete third season of Strange New Worlds on 4K Blu-ray, standard Blu-ray, and DVD. All 10 episodes will be available on these physical discs starting March 3, 2026, according to Trek Core.

Okay, so the Season 3 release is packed with goodies! We’re talking behind-the-scenes looks at the visual effects – they call them ‘VFX Flights’ – plus a hilarious gag reel and, of course, deleted scenes that didn’t quite make the final cut. If you’re a collector, the 4K Blu-ray comes in a really cool Steelbook case, and they’re even throwing in a set of vinyl stickers. And if you can’t wait for the physical release, good news – you can stream the entire third season of Strange New Worlds right now on digital platforms like Fandango at Home.

Season 3 of Strange New Worlds has received mixed reactions from audiences. On Rotten Tomatoes, viewers gave it a 52% rating based on over 500 reviews, which is considered a ‘spilled popcorn’ score. However, critics generally liked Season 2 much more, giving it an 88% rating and a ‘certified fresh’ designation on the same website. The show stars Anson Mount as Captain Christopher Pike and Ethan Peck as Spock.

The show received strong reviews for its first two seasons. Season 1 has an 81% audience score and a 98% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes. Season 2 also performed well, earning a 97% critic score and a 77% audience score. However, Season 3 received criticism from fans on Rotten Tomatoes. One reviewer, ino I, felt each season was worse than the last, with Season 3 experiencing a significant decline in quality. Another viewer, Jerry A, expressed confusion, questioning the direction of the show and whether it still felt like Star Trek due to disjointed episodes and inconsistent character development.

Season 3 received positive feedback as well. Rotten Tomatoes user Julie H wrote that she enjoyed every episode, praising the changes as a return to the Star Trek she remembered fondly from her childhood.

Strange New Worlds Stars Reflect on the Show

The science fiction series Strange New Worlds will conclude after a fifth season, following the upcoming fourth season which is expected to launch in 2026. Melissa Navia, the actress who plays Erica Ortegas, described working on the final season as both happy and sad in a recent interview with TV Insider, reflecting on her experience with the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise.

Celia Rose Gooding, who plays Ensign Nyota Uhura, said it doesn’t feel like the show is ending because there’s still so much more to come. She believes people will be discussing Strange New Worlds for a long time, and that the cast and crew have formed a lasting bond – a true family. She feels the show’s impact and the legacy it’s building will continue for years to come, and that’s something you never truly have to say goodbye to.

He hinted at what’s coming in seasons four and five, describing them as a focused, action-packed sci-fi story with strong emotional themes. He explained that the show is becoming more streamlined, with less emphasis on standalone episodes, as it moves towards a conclusion for both the characters and the audience.

You’ll be able to buy Season 3 of Strange New Worlds on DVD and Blu-ray starting March 3, 2026. All three seasons are currently available to stream on Paramount+.

Read More

2025-12-09 18:06