New 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds': Premiere date, time, cast, where to watch Season 3

From immersive cruises to quality television, it's always a great time to be a "Star Trek" fan, but especially this week.
Though fans were sad to part ways with "Star Trek: Discovery" last year, a new season of the cherished "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" will keep fans worlds away from boredom.
Season 3 of the science-fiction series arrives this week reuniting viewers with the U.S.S. Enterprise crew as they grapple with the command of Captain Pike and presence of the formidable Gorn species. However, the team will also have to encounter a new villain who will test their "grit and resolve," according to Paramount+.
"An exciting twist on classic 'Star Trek', season three takes characters both new and beloved to new heights, and dives into thrilling adventures of faith, duty, romance, comedy and mystery, with varying genres never before seen on any other Star Trek," the season's official logline reads.
The show's second season concluded in the summer of 2023 after 10 episodes of an invigorating and exhilarating voyage that has kept the franchise exciting for decades.
Here's what to know about Season 3.
When does 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' return?
"Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Season 3 premieres on Thursday, July 17 with a double episode drop.
New episodes will drop every Thursday leading up to the season finale on Thursday, Sept. 11.
How many episodes of 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Season 3
Season 3 of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" will consist of 10 episodes, similar to the first two seasons.
Where to watch 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Season 3
"Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" Season 3 is available to stream on Paramount+.
'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Season 3 trailer
'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' cast
- Anson Mount as Captain Christopher Pike
- Ethan Peck as Spock
- Christina Chong as La'an Noonien-Singh
- Melissa Navia as Lt. Erica Ortegas
- Rebecca Romijn as Una Chin-Riley
- Jess Bush as Nurse Christine Chapel
- Celia Rose Gooding as Nyota Uhura
- Babs Olusanmokun as Dr. M'Benga