Embark on a Star Trek Odyssey: A Comprehensive Viewing Guide
Since the debut of Star Trek: The Original Series in 1966, the franchise has captivated audiences worldwide, expanding into a vast universe encompassing numerous shows, films, comics, and merchandise. This guide simplifies navigating this expansive world, offering chronological and release-order viewing options. Paramount+ serves as the central hub for most Star Trek content.
This guide provides a mostly spoiler-free chronological timeline, allowing you to enjoy the surprises each entry offers. A release-order list is also included.
Viewing Options:
- Chronological Order
- Release Order
Chronological Viewing Order:
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Star Trek: Enterprise (2151-2155): Set a century before the Original Series, this prequel follows Captain Jonathan Archer and the Enterprise NX-01, Earth's first warp 5 capable starship. It explores early encounters with familiar alien species and the challenges of a less technologically advanced era.
Star Trek: Enterprise, UPN, Sep 26, 2001Where to Watch: Paramount+
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Star Trek: Discovery: Seasons 1 and 2 (2256-2258): These seasons precede the Original Series, while later seasons diverge. Follow Commander Michael Burnham as she navigates a Klingon war and her reassignment to the U.S.S. Discovery.
Star Trek: Discovery, Paramount+, Jan 7, 2018Where to Watch: Paramount+
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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2259-TBD): A prequel set before the Original Series, featuring Captain Christopher Pike and the Enterprise NCC-1701. Explores Pike's backstory and introduces new characters alongside familiar faces.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Paramount+, May 5, 2022Where to Watch: Paramount+
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Star Trek: The Original Series (2265-2269): The iconic original series, featuring Captain Kirk, Spock, and the crew of the Enterprise on their five-year mission to explore the galaxy.
Star Trek: The Original Series, NBC, Sep 8, 1966Where to Watch: Paramount+
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Star Trek's Kelvin Timeline (2009's Star Trek, Star Trek Into Darkness, and Star Trek Beyond): This alternate timeline reboot, directed by J.J. Abrams, offers a fresh perspective on familiar characters. These films can be viewed at any point in your viewing journey.
Where to Watch: Paramount+
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Star Trek: The Animated Series (2269-2270): A continuation of the Original Series adventures, featuring the original crew in animated form.
Star Trek: The Animated Series, NBC, Sep 8, 1973Where to Watch: Paramount+
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Star Trek: The Motion Picture (2270s): The first Star Trek film, bringing back the Original Series crew to face a mysterious alien entity.
Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Paramount Pictures, Dec 7, 1979Where to Watch: Paramount+
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Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (2285): A critically acclaimed sequel pitting Kirk and the Enterprise against Khan Noonien Singh.
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Paramount Pictures, Jun 4, 1982Where to Watch: Paramount+
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Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (2285): The crew embarks on a mission to recover Spock's katra.
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, Paramount Pictures, Jun 1, 1984Where to Watch: Paramount+
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Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (2286 and 1986): Time travel takes the Enterprise crew to 1986 San Francisco to solve a crisis.
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, Paramount Pictures, Nov 26, 1986Where to Watch: Paramount+
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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, 1989Where to Watch: Paramount+
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Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (2293): The final Original Series film, focusing on Klingon-Federation relations.
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, Paramount Pictures, Dec 6, 1991Where to Watch: Paramount+
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Star Trek: Section 31 (2326): A controversial entry, potentially best skipped.
Star Trek: Section 31, Paramount+, Jan 24, 2025Where to Watch: Paramount+
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Star Trek: The Next Generation (2364-2370): The highly acclaimed series starring Captain Picard and the crew of the Enterprise-D.
Star Trek: The Next Generation, Sep 28, 1987Where to Watch: Paramount+
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Star Trek: Generations (2293 and 2371): A crossover film featuring both Picard and Kirk.
Star Trek: Generations, Paramount Pictures, Nov 18, 1994Where to Watch: Paramount+
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Star Trek: First Contact (2373): The Next Generation crew confronts the Borg.
Star Trek: First Contact, Paramount Pictures, Nov 22, 1996Where to Watch: Paramount+
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Star Trek: Insurrection (2375): Picard and the crew defend the Ba'Ku people.
Star Trek: Insurrection, Paramount Pictures, Dec 11, 1998Where to Watch: Paramount+
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Star Trek: Nemesis (2379): The final Next Generation film, featuring a Picard clone.
Star Trek: Nemesis, Paramount Pictures, Dec 13, 2002Where to Watch: Paramount+
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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (2369-2375): A series set on a space station near a wormhole, featuring Captain Sisko.
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Jan 3, 1993Where to Watch: Paramount+
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Star Trek: Voyager (2371-2378): Captain Janeway and her crew are stranded in the Delta Quadrant.
Star Trek: Voyager, UPN, Jan 16, 1995Where to Watch: Paramount+
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Star Trek: Lower Decks (2380-2382): An animated comedy focusing on the lower-deck crew.
Star Trek: Lower Decks, Paramount+, Aug 6, 2020Where to Watch: Paramount+
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Star Trek: Prodigy (2383-2385): A 3D animated series aimed at younger audiences.
Star Trek: Prodigy, Netflix, Oct 28, 2021Where to Watch: Paramount+
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Star Trek: Picard (2399-2402): A sequel series featuring Picard and members of the Next Generation crew.
Star Trek: Picard, Paramount+, Jan 23, 2020Where to Watch: Paramount+
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Star Trek: Discovery: Seasons 3, 4, and 5 (3188-3191): The final seasons of Discovery, set far in the future.
Star Trek: Discovery, Paramount+, Jan 7, 2018Where to Watch: Paramount+
Release Order Viewing List: (A simple list of all entries in order of release)
This list is provided in the original text and will not be repeated here to save space. It follows the same formatting as the chronological list above.
Upcoming Star Trek Projects:
Several new projects are in development, including new seasons of existing shows and entirely new series and films. (Details are provided in the original text and will not be repeated here).
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