This would make him the first main openly gay character in the Star Trek film franchise .
On July 7 , 2016 , it was announced that the film Star Trek Beyond would portray Hikaru Sulu as being in a same - sex relationship raising a daughter .
This would make Hikaru Sulu the first main openly gay character in the Star Trek film franchise .
On July 7 , 2016 , it was announced that the film Star Trek Beyond would portray Hikaru Sulu as being in a same - sex relationship raising a daughter .