How to Watch Star Trek in Order: The Complete Series Timeline

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 world, offering both chronological and release order viewing options. Paramount+ provides convenient access to most Star Trek content.

Prepare for warp speed as we explore the best ways to experience the adventures of Kirk, Picard, Janeway, and many more iconic characters! The chronological timeline below is largely spoiler-free.

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• Chronological Viewing Order
• Release Order Viewing Order

Chronological Viewing Order

1. Star Trek: Enterprise (2151-2155): This prequel series precedes the events of The Original Series by a century, introducing Jonathan Archer and the NX-01, Earth's first warp 5 starship. It offers a glimpse into early Starfleet and first contact with familiar alien species.

Star Trek: EnterpriseUPNSep 26, 2001### Where to Watch

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2. Star Trek: Discovery: Seasons 1 and 2 (2256-2258): These seasons are set before The Original Series, introducing Michael Burnham and the U.S.S. Discovery. Note: Seasons 3-5 jump significantly forward in time.

Star Trek: DiscoveryParamount+Jan 7, 2018### Where to Watch

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3. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2259-TBD): Set before The Original Series, this series features Christopher Pike and the Enterprise NCC-1701, bridging the gap to Kirk's era.

Star Trek: Strange New WorldsParamount+May 5, 2022### Where to Watch

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4. Star Trek: The Original Series (2265-2269): The foundational series, introducing Kirk, Spock, and the iconic five-year mission.

Star TrekNBCSep 8, 1966### Where to Watch

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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.

• Where to Watch: Paramount+ (all three films)

5. Star Trek: The Animated Series (2269-2270): Animated continuation of The Original Series adventures.

Star Trek: The Animated Series [1973]NBCSep 8, 1973### Where to Watch

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6. Star Trek: The Motion Picture (2270s): The first Star Trek film, bringing back the original crew.

Star Trek: The Motion PictureParamount PicturesDec 7, 1979PG

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Release Order Viewing Order

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Upcoming Star Trek Projects

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