Star Trek Picard Season 3: Release date, plot details, trailers & more

Eleni Thomas
Star Trek

Star Trek: Picard is back for its third and final season, putting an end to an epic saga. Here’s everything you need to know about Star Trek: Picard Season 3 ahead of its release.

Star Trek: Picard Season 1 saw the long-awaited return of Sir Patrick Stewart as the titular Jean-Luc Picard. Previously, Stewart played the role in Star Trek: The Next Generation, a beloved piece of the Star Trek universe that ran for seven seasons from 1987 to 1994.

In the first two seasons of Picard, most of The Next Generation could be seen back in action alongside Picard, facing off against various villains both new and old.

With Season 3 confirmed to be the final season of the show, many are expecting it to end in spectacular fashion. Here’s all the details released so far about the upcoming season of the show.

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Star Trek: Picard Season 3 release date

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Star Trek: Picard season 3 will be the final season of the show.

For months, Star Trek: Picard was only being given an early 2023 release window. However, it was recently confirmed that the show will begin airing on February 16, 2023.

The first two seasons of the show aired one new episode each week. Season 3 will follow suit, with new episodes airing each Thursday starting on February 16. Season 3 will be 10 episodes long.

Star Trek: Picard season 3 cast: Who is returning for the final season?

The final season of Star Trek: Picard is set to go all out when it comes to returning cast members. With such a long line of iconic characters to choose from, Picard season 3 will be bringing back fan favorites. A brand new poster for the upcoming season reuniting the regular TNG gang. Much to the delight of fans.

Here’s the full list of confirmed main cast members and characters for Star Trek: Picard season 3:

  • Patrick Stewart as Jean-Luc Picard
  • LeVar Burton as Geordi La Forge
  • Michael Dorn as Worf
  • Gates McFadden as Beverly Crusher
  • Brent Spiner as Lore
  • Jonathan Frakes as Will Riker
  • Marina Sirtis as Deanna Troi
  • Daniel Davis as Moriarty
  • Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut as Ensign Sidney La Forge
  • Mica Burton as Ensign Alandra La Forge

Plot details for the Season 3 of Star Trek: Picard

Not much has been said about the plot of Picard’s final season. However, one major detail that has been teased is that the show will include a brand new villain, who is reportedly played by a very well-known actor.

Star Trek: Picard boss Terry Matalas teased this information when replying to a Twitter question from a fan about the upcoming season’s big baddie.

When replying to the question, Matalas said that “it is a new character. Played by someone you’ve seen a million times before. Someone I’ve always wanted to work with. And… wow. You’re not ready.”

The show has hinted at the return of familiar faces though, with Picard’s old friend Riker already seen in promotional footage for Season 3.

Is there a trailer for Star Trek: Picard?

A sneak peek teaser trailer for Star Trek: Picard can be viewed here.

This footage gives fans their best look yet at what they can expect from the upcoming season. The new teaser includes a first look at the new starship, the U.S.S. Titan. As well as this, a brand new full-length trailer just dropped on January 30, 2023. This footage marks the final look before the show’s release and can be viewed here:

Star Trek: Picard Season 3 is set to release on Paramount +. The first two seasons of the show are currently available to watch on the streaming service. 

Be sure to keep checking back in on this post for all the latest news, rumors, and updates on the upcoming final season of the show.

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