The Star Trek movie franchise has stalled since 2016’s Beyond, with the original plans for Star Trek 4 falling through. Last week, though, it was announced that the fourth entry in the rebooted series is on its way once again, with Fargo and Legion creator Noah Hawley replacing S.J. Clarkson as director. And with things getting back on track, we’re now hearing that Paramount hopes to do two more after the next one, meaning we’ll be getting at least three new Trek films in total from this point on.

Sources are saying that the studio is set on doing Star Trek 5 and 6 after 4 is released. We are hearing that Paramount is eager to get a big blockbuster franchise in their books again seeing as a few ventures haven’t gone to plan of late (e.g. Terminator: Dark Fate). As such, it’s now a priority for them to restart the brand and to create a new trilogy of films.

Initially, Star Trek 4 was set to feature Chris Hemsworth’s return as George Kirk in a time-traveling adventure that would’ve united him with his son, James T. Kirk. Unfortunately, however, negotiations with both Hemsworth and Chris Pine broke down. It seems things have worked out with Pine, though, as it’s reported that he’ll return for Hawley’s Star Trek 4. The same can’t be said for Hemsworth, though.

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