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

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, Spock, and many more iconic characters spanning 56 years of Star Trek history. This spoiler-free guide helps you navigate the vast Star Trek landscape.

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Chronological Viewing Order

1. Star Trek: Enterprise (2151-2155): Journey to the early days of Starfleet, a century before Kirk, with Captain Jonathan Archer and the Enterprise NX-01. Experience the challenges of pioneering warp five technology and first contact with familiar alien species.

   Star Trek: EnterpriseUPNSep 26, 2001

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2. Star Trek: Discovery: Seasons 1 and 2 (2256-2258): Witness the events leading up to The Original Series, focusing on Commander Michael Burnham's involvement in a Klingon-Federation conflict. Note: Seasons 3-5 jump significantly forward in time.

   Star Trek: DiscoveryParamount+Jan 7, 2018

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3. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2259-TBD): Explore the adventures of Captain Christopher Pike aboard the Enterprise NCC-1701, bridging the gap to The Original Series. Encounter familiar faces and new characters in this prequel.

   Star Trek: Strange New WorldsParamount+May 5, 2022

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4. Star Trek: The Original Series (2265-2269): Experience the classic voyages of Captain Kirk, Spock, and the Enterprise crew as they explore the galaxy. This foundational series set the stage for the entire franchise.

   Star TrekNBCSep 8, 1966

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(Note: The Kelvin Timeline films can be viewed at any point; they exist in an alternate reality.)

5. Star Trek: The Animated Series (2269-2270): Continue the adventures of the original crew in animated form, offering more explorations and encounters.

   Star Trek: The Animated Series [1973]NBCSep 8, 1973

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

   Star Trek: The Motion PictureParamount PicturesDec 7, 1979PG

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How to Watch Star Trek by Order of Release

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Upcoming Star Trek Projects

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