Admiral Kirk and Spock are Earth-bound over again, as Star Trek 4: The Voyage Home is about to return to theaters for its fortieth anniversary.
Artist Matt Ferguson created a poster to commemorate the announcement, as shared by Empire. The reveal guarantees to bring stars William Shatner (Kirk) and Leonard Nimoy (Spock) back to the large screen starting September 4, 2026, with tickets for the classic ’80s film on sale now.
It appears the Star Trek 4 re-release might be limited to UK cinemas upon its premiere later this yr. For now, there is no such thing as a confirmation of its return to theaters elsewhere.
Star Trek IV: The Voyage House is voyaging back to UK cinemas this September in celebration of the fortieth anniversary of the film & the sixtieth anniversary of Star Trek.
I’m so pleased I got to make latest art to have fun the re-release. More details soon about special screenings & more! pic.twitter.com/gdQj2qj2yE
— Matt Ferguson (@Cakes_Comics) July 3, 2026
Star Trek 4 was directed by Nimoy and premiered in 1986. Alongside its fortieth birthday arrives the general franchise’s sixtieth anniversary, with various festivities keeping Trekkies celebrating all yr long. All of it involves a head on Star Trek Day, September 8.
“Using a Klingon ship, the crew of the Enterprise returns to Nineteen Eighties Earth to retrieve two whales that will save the planet from destruction in their very own era,” an official description for Star Trek 4 says.
Ferguson did his part to have fun the franchise with Star Trek 4 but was also chargeable for handling posters for the Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan and Star Trek 3: The Seek for Spock anniversary releases, too. He looked back on his work as Star Trek celebrates 60.
Star Trek 4: The Voyage Home will descend onto theaters over again this September. While we wait to see if the re-release may come to other locations, you’ll be able to read IGN’s 8/10 review of its collector’s edition.
Michael Cripe is a contract author with IGN. He’s best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Make sure you give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe).