Star Trek Chronological Watch Guide Released

Embark on a Comprehensive Star Trek Viewing Journey: Chronological and Release Order Guides

Since the debut of Star Trek: The Original Series in 1966, the franchise has expanded into a vast multimedia universe. This guide simplifies navigating this expansive collection, offering both chronological and release order viewing options. Paramount+ now provides convenient access to most Star Trek content.

This guide offers spoiler-free chronological and release order timelines, ensuring a captivating viewing experience without revealing major plot points.

Chronological Viewing Order:

1. Star Trek: Enterprise (2151-2155): Preceding the Original Series by a century, this series follows Captain Jonathan Archer aboard Earth's first warp 5 capable starship, the Enterprise NX-01. It showcases early encounters with familiar alien species and explores a less technologically advanced era.

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2. Star Trek: Discovery: Seasons 1 and 2 (2256-2258): Set a decade before the Original Series, this series introduces Commander Michael Burnham and the U.S.S. Discovery, navigating a Klingon war. Note: Seasons 3-5 deviate chronologically; consult the full guide for optimal viewing.

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3. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2259-TBD): A prequel to the Original Series, featuring Captain Christopher Pike and the Enterprise NCC-1701. This series expands upon Pike's story and introduces familiar faces alongside new characters.

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4. Star Trek: The Original Series (2265-2269): The foundational series, starring Captain James T. Kirk and Spock, setting the stage for the entire franchise.

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5. Star Trek: The Animated Series (2269-2270): A continuation of the Original Series' adventures in animated format.

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6. Star Trek: The Motion Picture (2270s): The first Star Trek film, featuring Admiral Kirk and the refitted Enterprise facing a mysterious energy entity.

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7. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (2285): A critically acclaimed film pitting Kirk against the genetically engineered Khan Noonien Singh.

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8. Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (2285): The sequel to Wrath of Khan, focusing on the recovery of Spock's katra.

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9. Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (2286 and 1986): A time-travel adventure that sees the Enterprise crew journey to 1986 San Francisco.

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10. Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (2287): The crew confronts the Vulcan Sybok's quest for God.

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11. Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (2293): The final film featuring the Original Series cast, focusing on Klingon-Federation relations.

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12. Star Trek: Section 31 (approximately 2326): A controversial entry, focusing on Section 31. Consider skipping this one based on critical reception.

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13. Star Trek: The Next Generation (2364-2370): The highly acclaimed series starring Captain Jean-Luc Picard.

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14. Star Trek Generations (2293 and 2371): A crossover film featuring both Picard and Kirk.

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15. Star Trek: First Contact (2373): The Next Generation crew confronts the Borg.

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16. Star Trek: Insurrection (2375): The Next Generation crew protects the Ba'Ku from the Son'a.

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17. Star Trek: Nemesis (2379): The final Next Generation film, featuring a Picard clone.

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18. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (2369-2375): Set on a space station near a wormhole, this series features Captain Benjamin Sisko.

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19. Star Trek: Voyager (2371-2378): Captain Kathryn Janeway and her crew are stranded in the Delta Quadrant.

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20. Star Trek: Lower Decks (2380-2382): An animated series focusing on the lower-deck crew.

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21. Star Trek: Prodigy (2383-2385): A 3D animated series aimed at younger audiences.

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22. Star Trek: Picard (2399-2402): A sequel series featuring Picard and members of the Next Generation crew.

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23. Star Trek: Discovery: Seasons 3, 4, and 5 (3188-3191): The later seasons of Discovery jump significantly forward in time.

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Release Order Viewing Order: This list simply follows the order of release for each Star Trek installment.

(List of Star Trek entries in release order, as provided in the original text)

Upcoming Star Trek Projects: Several new projects are in development, including new series and films.

Caption: Michelle Yeoh as Emperor Philippa Georgiou in Star Trek: Section 31

This comprehensive guide provides a flexible approach to experiencing the Star Trek universe, catering to both chronological and release order preferences. Remember to check streaming services and retailers for availability.