Paramount Pictures has unveiled ambitious plans for its upcoming films, including the highly anticipated "Star Trek 4" from the Kelvin timeline, with Matt Shakman set to direct and J.J. Abrams producing. Chris Pine, along with Zachary Quinto and Zoe Saldana, are engaged in discussions to reprise their iconic roles. The production is aiming to kick off later this year, while a release date remains unspecified. Additionally, Paramount has greenlit a third "Sonic the Hedgehog" film, set in development even before the second film hits theaters.

In an exciting expansion of franchises, "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" is confirmed to be the first of three new films in the series, projecting the franchise's total to at least nine movies. Meanwhile, John Krasinski is developing a third entry in the "A Quiet Place" franchise, expected to materialize in 2025, alongside other ventures like direct-to-streaming movies through Paramount+ based on SpongeBob SquarePants. Starting in 2024, all Paramount films will stream on Paramount+ following their theatrical release, further solidifying Paramount's presence in the competitive streaming market.