Paramount Taps D&D Directors for Bold New Star Trek Heist Film

Paramount has chosen Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, the directing duo behind the overlooked Chris Pine-led heist adventure Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, to write, direct, and produce the upcoming Star Trek film. Their fresh approach signals a major shift for the franchise, hinting at a new direction that could breathe life into the series.

Why Star Trek Could Use a Heist Thriller

Recent Star Trek projects have struggled to capture the excitement of earlier years. The Section 31 film, despite high expectations, failed to deliver, and the franchise’s tendency to over-serialize its characters hasn’t sparked the same enthusiasm as before. Even with creative risks in shows like Strange New Worlds, the film side has been quiet since the last trilogy wrapped up in 2016.

Injecting a heist thriller into the mix could be just what the series needs. The genre’s high-energy, suspenseful storytelling has a proven track record at the box office. While Star Trek has dabbled in heist elements—like the Deep Space Nine episode "Badda-Bing, Badda-Bang"—these moments haven’t reached a wider audience. A full-blown heist movie could open up endless possibilities across the galaxy.

Goldstein and Daley’s Track Record With High-Stakes Stories

Goldstein and Daley have already shown they can handle big, action- packed stories with humor and heart. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, starring Chris Pine, delivered a clever, fast-paced adventure that balanced comedy and suspense. The film followed a group of unlikely heroes on a quest to recover a stolen artifact, only to find themselves facing a much bigger threat.

Their experience extends beyond D&D. The pair also worked on Game Night, Spider- Man: Homecoming, and Horrible Bosses—each blending action and comedy in ways that kept audiences engaged. Their upcoming project, Mayday, starring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh, is already generating buzz, even before its release.

What Makes Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Stand Out

Honor Among Thieves brought together a memorable cast of characters, including Edgin Darvis, Holga Kilgore, Simon Aumar, Doric, and Xenk Yendar, as they navigated the magical world of the Forgotten Realms. The film’s mix of fantasy, adventure, and humor set it apart from typical genre fare, making it a standout example of how to revitalize a well-known property.

With Goldstein and Daley at the helm, Paramount is betting on their ability to inject that same energy and inventiveness into Star Trek. Fans are eager to see if the next installment will deliver the high-stakes thrills and fresh perspective the franchise has been missing.

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is now streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S.

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