Embark on a chronological journey through the Star Trek universe! This comprehensive guide details the optimal viewing order for all Star Trek series and films, ensuring you don't miss a single adventure. Paramount+ offers convenient access to most entries, making this epic voyage easier than ever.
Prepare to explore the exploits of Kirk, Picard, Janeway, Sisko, Spock, and many more iconic characters across 56 years of interstellar exploration. This spoiler-free timeline allows you to enjoy the surprises each installment offers. Alternatively, a release-order viewing list is also provided.
Chronological Viewing Order:
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Star Trek: Enterprise (2151-2155): Witness the dawn of Earth's warp-capable starships and first contacts with familiar alien species. Experience the challenges faced by Captain Jonathan Archer and the crew of the Enterprise NX-01.
Star Trek: Enterprise, UPN, Sep 26, 2001 -
Star Trek: Discovery: Seasons 1 & 2 (2256-2258): A decade before the original series, follow Commander Michael Burnham's journey through a Klingon war and her reassignment to the U.S.S. Discovery.
Star Trek: Discovery, Paramount+, Jan 7, 2018 -
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2259-TBD): Explore the adventures of Captain Christopher Pike aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701, encountering familiar faces and new characters before Kirk's command.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Paramount+, May 5, 2022 -
Star Trek: The Original Series (2265-2269): Experience the classic voyages of the Enterprise under Captain Kirk, Spock, and the iconic original crew.
Star Trek: The Original Series, NBC, Sep 8, 1966 -
Star Trek: The Animated Series (2269-2270): Continue the adventures of the original crew in animated form.
Star Trek: The Animated Series, NBC, Sep 8, 1973 -
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (2270s): The cinematic debut of the original crew, facing a mysterious alien energy entity.
Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Paramount Pictures, Dec 7, 1979 -
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (2285): A thrilling confrontation between Kirk and the genetically enhanced Khan Noonien Singh.
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Paramount Pictures, Jun 4, 1982 -
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (2285): The crew embarks on a daring mission to recover Spock's katra.
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, Paramount Pictures, Jun 1, 1984 -
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (2286 & 1986): A time-traveling adventure to save Earth from an unforeseen threat.
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, Paramount Pictures, Nov 26, 1986 -
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (2287): The Enterprise crew confronts Sybok's quest for God.
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, Paramount Pictures, Jun 9, 1989 -
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (2293): A pivotal moment of peace between the Federation and the Klingons.
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, Paramount Pictures, Dec 6, 1991 -
Star Trek: The Next Generation (2364-2370): Captain Picard leads the next generation of Starfleet officers.
Star Trek: The Next Generation, Sep 28, 1987 -
Star Trek: Generations (2293 & 2371): A crossover event uniting Kirk and Picard.
Star Trek: Generations, Paramount Pictures, Nov 18, 1994 -
Star Trek: First Contact (2373): A battle against the Borg to prevent their conquest of Earth.
Star Trek: First Contact, Paramount Pictures, Nov 22, 1996 -
Star Trek: Insurrection (2375): Picard and the crew defend a peaceful alien civilization.
Star Trek: Insurrection, Paramount Pictures, Dec 11, 1998 -
Star Trek: Nemesis (2379): The final TNG film, featuring a clone of Picard.
Star Trek: Nemesis, Paramount Pictures, Dec 13, 2002 -
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (2369-2375): Life aboard a space station near a wormhole.
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Jan 3, 1993 -
Star Trek: Voyager (2371-2378): A lost starship's journey through the Delta Quadrant.
Star Trek: Voyager, UPN, Jan 16, 1995 -
Star Trek: Lower Decks (2380-2382): An animated comedy focusing on the lower-deck crew.
Star Trek: Lower Decks, Paramount+, Aug 6, 2020 -
Star Trek: Prodigy (2383-2385): A 3D animated series following young aliens in the Delta Quadrant.
Star Trek: Prodigy, Netflix, Oct 28, 2021 -
Star Trek: Picard (2399-2402): Picard's final adventures, revisiting familiar faces.
Star Trek: Picard, Paramount+, Jan 23, 2020 -
Star Trek: Discovery: Seasons 3, 4, & 5 (3188-3191): A journey into the 32nd century.
Star Trek: Discovery, Paramount+, Jan 7, 2018 -
Star Trek: Section 31 (2326): (Note: Consider this optional due to mixed reviews).
Star Trek: Section 31, Paramount+, Jan 24, 2025
Kelvin Timeline (Watch at any point):
- Star Trek (2009)
- Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)
- Star Trek Beyond (2016)
Release Order Viewing List: (A list of all series and films in order of their initial release). This is provided in the original text.
Upcoming Star Trek Projects: (A list of upcoming projects is also provided in the original text).
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