Thousands of Star Trek fans backed Axanar expecting a feature-length film with an all-star cast. Kickstarter and Indiegogo campaigns raised more than $1.2 million—but the promised feature was never delivered.
This video examines how Prelude to Axanar built fan confidence, where major expenses reportedly went, the creation of Ares Studios, Alec Peters’ disputed compensation, the CBS/Paramount lawsuit, and the settlement that reduced the project to two short films. The question isn’t simply where the money went—it’s why backers never got the feature they funded.
Welcome to Trek World. Let’s talk Trek!
00:00 Fans Funded a Star Trek Feature
01:26 Why Prelude to Axanar Won Trust
03:20 Where Did the Money Go?
05:06 Welcome to Ares Studios
07:16 The $38,000 Question
09:18 CBS and Paramount Sue
11:14 New Star Trek Fan-Film Rules
12:39 The Feature Dies
14:04 So Was the Money Wasted?
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