Embark on a comprehensive journey through the Star Trek universe! This guide provides two viewing options: chronological order and release order, ensuring you don't miss a single adventure. Paramount+ offers convenient access to most entries.
Prepare for warp speed as we explore the voyages of Kirk, Picard, Janeway, Sisko, and many more iconic characters across 56 years of Star Trek history. Rest assured, this spoiler-free timeline preserves the surprises of each story.
Chronological Viewing Order:
- Star Trek: Enterprise (2151-2155): Witness Earth's first warp five capable starship and its pioneering encounters with familiar alien species. Explore a time before the advanced technology of later series.
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- 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. Note: Seasons 3-5 jump significantly forward in time.
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- Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2259-TBD): Captain Christopher Pike's adventures 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 iconic beginning, featuring Captain Kirk, Spock, and the original Enterprise crew's five-year mission to explore the galaxy.
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Kelvin Timeline (Alternate Timeline): The J.J. Abrams reboot films (2009's Star Trek, Star Trek Into Darkness, Star Trek Beyond) can be watched at any point.
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- Star Trek: The Animated Series (2269-2270): Animated adventures continuing the stories of the original Enterprise crew.
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- Star Trek: The Motion Picture (2270s): The first Star Trek film, reuniting the original crew to face a mysterious alien entity.
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- Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (2285): A classic encounter between Kirk and 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 and bring him back.
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- Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (2286 and 1986): Time travel and a unique adventure in 1986 San Francisco.
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- Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (2287): A less critically acclaimed adventure involving a search 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): A controversial entry, potentially best skipped.
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- Star Trek: The Next Generation (2364-2370): The highly acclaimed series featuring 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): A battle against the Borg.
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- Star Trek: Insurrection (2375): A less well-received story involving a planet with rejuvenating properties.
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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): Adventures on a space station near a wormhole.
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- Star Trek: Voyager (2371-2378): A crew 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 Picard's story, featuring returning TNG characters.
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- Star Trek: Discovery: Seasons 3, 4, & 5 (3188-3191): A far-future storyline set in the 32nd century.
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Release Order Viewing List: (A list of all series and films in order of their initial release.) This section is omitted for brevity, but can easily be compiled from the chronological list above by referencing the release dates.
Upcoming Star Trek Projects: This section is omitted for brevity, but is included in the original text.
This comprehensive guide provides a flexible approach to enjoying the expansive Star Trek universe. Choose your preferred viewing path and prepare for an unforgettable journey!
