{
  "id": 128033,
  "title": "Should Star Trek fans be worried about 'dwindling' Blu-ray, 4K and DVD releases in the streaming era? One star says not — despite Starfleet Academy having no confirmed release date on physical media",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/should-star-trek-fans-be-worried-about-dwindling-blu-ray-4k-and-dvd",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-04T11:37:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/streaming/star-trek-blu-ray-4k-dvd-releases-jeri-ryan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Star Trek fans need not worry about dwindling Blu-ray, 4K, and DVD releases in the streaming era, according to Jeri Ryan. Despite the rise of digital services, Ryan believes physical media will remain a significant aspect of the Star Trek franchise. As the actress who played Seven of Nine in Star Trek: Voyager and Star Trek: Picard, Ryan emphasizes the importance of collectors who seek physical versions of their favorite content. She acknowledges that studios, increasingly owned by tech bros, prioritize financial gains over creative endeavors. However, Ryan remains optimistic about the future of physical media, stating that the sheer number of collectors ensures the continued demand for Star Trek releases on discs. Despite the uncertainty surrounding release dates, she hopes the announcement of a physical media release date for Starfleet Academy will alleviate fan concerns.",
  "summary": "With a Blu-ray, 4K and DVD release date for Starfleet Academy season 1 hanging in the balance, should Star Trek fans be worried about physical access? Not according to Jeri Ryan.",
  "key_points": [
    "Jeri Ryan reassures Star Trek fans about physical media's continued relevance",
    "Ryan acknowledges studios prioritize profits over creativity",
    "She hopes physical release date for Starfleet Academy alleviates fan concerns"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}