There's simply no denying that Patrick Stewart's portrayal of Star Trek's Captain Jean-Luc Picard is hands-down one of the most iconic character performances of all time. First appearing in Star Trek: The Next Generation in 1987, Picard was introduced as the captain of the USS Enterprise-D and quickly distinguished himself from James T. Kirk with his diplomatic leadership style and unwavering commitment to Starfleet's ideals.
Stewart's performance helped usher Star Trek into a new era, proving the franchise had legs beyond the original series and could still bring in new audiences with a new crew. He reprised the role across four Next Generation films before making a celebrated return in Star Trek: Picard, which wrapped up in 2023 with an emotional reunion of the iconic Enterprise-D crew.
And as Star Trek celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2026, Stewart's Jean-Luc Picard is officially making a return in a somewhat unexpected and surprising special anniversary release (via X).
Patrick Stewart's Picard is officially back thanks to a brand-new anniversary release for Magic: The Gathering x Star Trek, a crossover set that's expected to release on November 13 this year. Magic: The Gathering's highly anticipated Star Trek...
