How to Watch Star Trek in Order: The Complete Series Timeline
Embark on a Comprehensive Star Trek Viewing Journey: Chronological and Release Order Guides
Since the debut of Star Trek: The Original Series in 1966, this iconic franchise has captivated audiences worldwide. Its expansive universe, encompassing numerous series, films, comics, and merchandise, can make navigating its vast content challenging. This guide simplifies the process, offering both chronological and release-order viewing options.
Paramount+ simplifies access, hosting almost every Star Trek installment, past, present, and future. Below, find spoiler-free chronological and release-order viewing lists.
Chronological Viewing Order:
- Star Trek: Enterprise (2151-2155): Explore Earth's first warp five-capable starship, the Enterprise NX-01, and witness its groundbreaking first contacts with various alien species. A fascinating glimpse into Starfleet's early days.
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- Star Trek: Discovery: Seasons 1 and 2 (2256-2258): Follow Commander Michael Burnham's journey as she inadvertently ignites a war and faces the consequences. Note: Seasons 3-5 deviate chronologically.
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- Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2259-TBD): Experience the adventures of Captain Christopher Pike aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701, featuring familiar faces from The Original Series and new characters.
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- Star Trek: The Original Series (2265-2269): The cornerstone of the franchise, following Captain Kirk, Spock, and the crew of the Enterprise on their five-year mission "to explore strange new worlds."
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Bonus: The Kelvin Timeline (2009's Star Trek, Star Trek Into Darkness, and Star Trek Beyond) – A reboot existing in an alternate timeline. Watch at your leisure.
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- Star Trek: The Animated Series (2269-2270): Continuing the Original Series adventures in animated form.
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- Star Trek: The Motion Picture (2270s): The first Star Trek film, featuring Admiral Kirk's return to command the refitted Enterprise.
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- Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (2285): A critically acclaimed entry pitting Kirk against the genetically engineered Khan Noonien Singh.
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- Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (2285): The crew's quest to recover Spock's katra.
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- Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (2286 and 1986): A time-travel adventure taking the crew to 1980s San Francisco.
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- Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (2287): The Enterprise crew confronts Sybok's quest for God.
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- Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (2293): The final film featuring the original cast, focusing on Klingon-Federation relations.
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- Star Trek: Section 31 (2326): (Consider skipping this one based on critical reception)
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- Star Trek: The Next Generation (2364-2370): Follow Captain Picard and the crew of the new Enterprise.
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- Star Trek Generations (2293 and 2371): A crossover featuring both Picard and Kirk.
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- Star Trek: First Contact (2373): The Enterprise confronts the Borg.
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- Star Trek: Insurrection (2375): Picard and his crew protect the Ba'Ku people.
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- Star Trek: Nemesis (2379): The final TNG film, featuring a Picard clone.
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- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (2369-2375): Set on a space station near a wormhole.
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- Star Trek: Voyager (2371-2378): Captain Janeway and her crew are stranded in the Delta Quadrant.
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- Star Trek: Lower Decks (2380-2382): An animated comedy focusing on lower-deck crew members.
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- Star Trek: Prodigy (2383-2385): A 3D animated series aimed at younger audiences.
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- Star Trek: Picard (2399-2402): A continuation of the Next Generation story, featuring Picard's return.
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- Star Trek: Discovery: Seasons 3, 4, and 5 (3188-3191): A jump to the 32nd century.
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Release Order Viewing List: This list follows the order of the shows' and films' original release dates.
(List of Star Trek shows and movies in release order omitted for brevity, as it is already provided in the original text.)
Upcoming Star Trek Projects: Several new projects are in development. (Details omitted for brevity, as it is already provided in the original text.)
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