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 captivated audiences worldwide, expanding into a vast universe encompassing numerous shows, films, comics, and merchandise. Navigating this extensive catalog can be challenging, so we've crafted guides to help you watch Star Trek in both chronological and release order.
Paramount+ simplifies the process, housing most past, present, and future Star Trek entries. Join us as we explore the adventures of Kirk, Picard, Janeway, Sisko, and more, spanning 56 years of iconic storytelling. The timelines below are largely spoiler-free, ensuring a captivating viewing experience without revealing major plot points.
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Chronological Viewing Order
- Star Trek: Enterprise (2151-2155): Preceding the Original Series by a century, this series (2001-2005) follows Captain Jonathan Archer aboard the Enterprise NX-01, Earth's first warp 5 capable starship. It offers a glimpse into a less technologically advanced era and early encounters with familiar alien species.
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- Star Trek: Discovery: Seasons 1 and 2 (2256-2258): Set a decade before the Original Series, these seasons introduce Commander Michael Burnham and the U.S.S. Discovery, embroiled in a conflict between the Federation and the Klingon Empire. Note: Seasons 3-5 jump significantly forward in time.
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- Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2259-TBD): A prequel to the Original Series, this series features Captain Christopher Pike and the Enterprise NCC-1701, exploring the adventures leading up to Kirk's command.
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- Star Trek: The Original Series (2265-2269): The foundational series, introducing Kirk, Spock, and the iconic Enterprise crew on their five-year mission to explore the galaxy.
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(Bonus): Star Trek Kelvin Timeline (2009's Star Trek, Star Trek Into Darkness, Star Trek Beyond): This alternate timeline reboot can be viewed at any point.
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- Star Trek: The Animated Series (2269-2270): Continuing the adventures of the Original Series crew in animated form.
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- Star Trek: The Motion Picture (2270s): The first Star Trek film, bringing back the Original Series crew for a new adventure.
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Release Order Viewing Order
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Upcoming Star Trek Projects
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