The Sixty-Year Mission: How Star Trek Changed Television and the World arrives in theaters on October 9. Described as “the definitive documentary event celebrating the creation, cultural influence, and enduring legacy of Star Trek,” it’s written and directed by Inglorious Trekspert/producer/author/podcaster Mark Altman, with Star Trek icon William Shatner as an executive producer. We have a couple of new clips giving you preview of the movie.
Clip 1: Shatner on Nimoy’s Spock
As executive producer, William Shatner is a key part of the documentary, popping in throughout. In the following clip, the original Captain Kirk talks about what it was like sharing billing and screentime with Leonard Nimoy’s Spock during Star Trek: The Original Series. Also featured in the clip is TOS casting director Joseph D’Agosta.
Clip 2: Spock’s unique appeal
The second new clip is also about Spock, and how the character had a particularly strong connection to some, including people on the spectrum or others who felt different. The clip features Star Trek IV’s Punk on the bus Kirk Thatcher and Voyager writer )and Discovery co-creator) Bryan Fuller talking about what Star Trek meant to them.
The Sixty-Year Mission opens Friday
The doc also features new interviews with Star Trek stars from in front and behind the screen along with exclusive archival material. Interviewees include Walter Koenig, George Takei, Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry, Simon Pegg, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, Gates McFadden, Ethan Peck, Christina Chong, Robert Picardo, Denise Crosby, Armin Shimerman, Nana Visitor, Terry Farrell and hundreds of other actors, writers, directors, producers and creatives from across the franchise’s 60-year history.
The Sixty-Year Mission: How Star Trek Changed Television and the World debuts on Friday. Tickets are already on sale for the film, which opens on exclusively at Regal Cinemas in the USA. The doc opens October 21, 2026 in the UK.
NYC premiere and NYCC panel and booth
Ahead of the nationwide release, the documentary will have a special gala premiere event in New York City, on Thursday, October 8. Shatner will introduce the film at Regal Times Square, with Brent Spiner, Robert Picardo, Nana Visitor and Denise Crosby joining the filmmakers for a special Q&A.
The film’s theatrical debut coincides with New York Comic Con, taking place October 8–11 at the Javits Center. The stars and team behind the doc will also be appearing at a special panel on Sunday at 11am, in room 405. And NYCC attendees can visit Booth #2683 for a chance to meet the Star Trek stars and get a chance to win free tickets to see The Sixty-Year Mission.
ICYMI: Another clip + trailer
On Star Trek Day last month, TrekMovie had a exclusive clip featuring Star Trek vet Doug Drexler and Seinfeld actor Wayne Knight talking about watching the premiere of Star Trek, back on September 8, 1966.
And here is the final trailer.
For more on the doc, visit trek60.com.
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