Wait, How Can the Enterprise Have a Holodeck Before Captain Kirk’s Time?

ign.comPublished: 5/17/2025

Summary

The teaser trailer for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 drops a shocking reveal—its Holodeck seems out of place on the USS Enterprise. While fans are puzzled by its inclusion, it actually ties back to an episode from The Next Generation's early days, where Q introduced this tech as "Q's toy." TheHolodeck in the teaser could be explained by its roots in a past series, highlighting how sci-fi continuity evolves over time. It’s a fun nod to Trek’s history, though not one that fits neatly into the timeline of Strange New Worlds.