WEBTOON and Paramount Unveil The New Frontier of Star Trek™ With Two Original Webcomic Series
Stargazers and Recollection expand the Star Trek universe with original characters, high-stakes adventures, and bold new journeys across the final frontier
Stargazers launches May 17, 2026, followed by Recollection this summer
LOS ANGELES — WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: WBTN), a global entertainment company and home to some of the world’s largest storytelling platforms, and Paramount Products & Experiences today announced two original webcomic series that will expand the world of Star Trek exclusively on WEBTOON’s English-language platform. Stargazers will launch on May 17, 2026, followed by Recollection later this year.
Set within the legendary universe fans know and love, Stargazers and Recollection include all-new canon adventures that build on Star Trek series like Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager. Introducing new characters and locations, these standalone series invite a new generation of fans to explore the next frontier of the franchise’s 60-year legacy in WEBTOON’s vertical-scroll webcomic format.
Stargazers is a young-adult romance set in the vibrant, ever-evolving world of Deep Space 9, where friendship, identity, and first love unfold against the backdrop of a Galaxy recovering after war. Set in a later timeline inspired by Star Trek: The Next Generation and Voyager, Recollection is a gripping mystery that follows a crew who awaken on a Federation starship without any of their memories.
“Star Trek is one of the most influential storytelling universes ever created, built on optimism, curiosity, and a belief in what humanity can become. With Stargazers and Recollection, we’re honoring that legacy, exploring new corners of the universe through our vertical-scroll webcomic format — where every scroll can heighten tension, deepen relationships, and bring readers closer to the story,” said Ryan Lee, WEBTOON Head of US Content.
“One of the most remarkable things about Star Trek is that, even after six decades, there are still new frontiers to explore, not just in story, but in how those stories are told,” said Amy Jarashow, Head of Global Publishing, Paramount. “We’re introducing Star Trek on a new platform with WEBTOON, creating a uniquely immersive experience for our audiences. It’s an exciting evolution for the franchise, and a powerful way to connect with both devoted fans and a new demographic as they discover these original stories.”
Learn more about both Stargazers and Recollection below:
Stargazers
Launch Date: May 17, 2026
Episode Count: 40 episodes (Series launching with 3 free episodes and 5 Fast Pass episodes)
Written by: Jarrett Melendez (Chef’s Kiss, Young Men in Love)
Art by: Kisai Entertainment
A new series set aboard Deep Space 9, Stargazer introduces an entirely new cast navigating early adulthood in a vibrant corner of the Galaxy.
Leon is an optimistic young man fresh out of school, spending his days with his close-knit group of friends, including Churi, a brilliant Bajoran inventor, and his loyal dog Alfie. While Leon embraces the unknown and resists choosing a defined path, his childhood friend Syrrik is determined to follow a strict trajectory into Starfleet Academy, driven by the expectations of his formidable father.
After a falling out pushes them apart, Leon and Syrrik find themselves drawn back together in unexpected ways, navigating a complicated and evolving romance. Alongside their friends, they become entangled in a station-wide animal smuggling conspiracy, all while preparing for a community talent show that brings their worlds together. As outside pressures mount, including interference from Syrrik’s father, they must decide what kind of future they want.
Recollection
Launch Date: Summer 2026
Episode Count: 40 episodes
Written by: Sam Maggs (New York Times bestselling author; Critical Role, Star Wars, Marvel, Star Trek)
Art by: Kisai Entertainment
A young woman awakens with no memory of who she is or how she got there, only to discover six other passengers share the same fate. With no clear answers and little trust between them, the group turns to the ship’s enigmatic holopilot, JAID, who appears to be withholding critical information.
Their search for the truth leads them to a remote space outpost, where the protagonist encounters a Vulcan who seems to recognize her—and provides a device that unlocks fragments of her memories, but only in fleeting moments. As tensions rise and alliances form under pressure, the group uncovers a shocking reality: most of them are among the Federation’s most wanted, bound for a reeducation facility.
As identities are revealed and loyalties tested, the crew must decide who they are—and who they’re willing to become.
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