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. This guide simplifies navigating this expansive saga, offering chronological and release order viewing options.

Paramount+ has significantly streamlined access to nearly all Star Trek content, past, present, and future. Join us as we explore the adventures of Kirk, Picard, Janeway, Sisko, and more, spanning 56 years of Star Trek history.

Note: The following timelines are largely spoiler-free, preserving the surprises of each story.

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• Chronological Viewing Order
• Release Order Viewing Order

Chronological Viewing Order

1. Star Trek: Enterprise (2151-2155): This prequel series, airing from 2001 to 2005, introduces Captain Jonathan Archer and the NX-01, Earth's first warp 5 capable starship. It depicts early encounters with familiar alien species and explores a less technologically advanced era of Starfleet.

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

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2. Star Trek: Discovery: Seasons 1 and 2 (2256-2258): Set a decade before The Original Series, these seasons follow Commander Michael Burnham and the U.S.S. Discovery. A significant conflict with the Klingon Empire unfolds, leading to Burnham's court-martial and reassignment. (Note: Seasons 3-5 jump significantly forward in time and are listed later.)

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

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

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, featuring Captain Kirk, Spock, and the iconic Enterprise crew. Its five-year mission: to explore the galaxy and boldly go where no one has gone before.

Star TrekNBCSep 8, 1966### Where to Watch

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(Bonus): Star Trek Kelvin Timeline (2009’s Star Trek, Star Trek Into Darkness, and Star Trek Beyond): This alternate timeline reboot, directed by J.J. Abrams, features familiar characters with different actors. These films can be viewed at any point in your viewing journey.

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5. Star Trek: The Animated Series (2269-2270): A continuation of The Original Series, featuring animated adventures of the Enterprise crew.

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 to confront a mysterious alien entity.

Star Trek: The Motion PictureParamount PicturesDec 7, 1979PG### Where to Watch

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Release Order Viewing Order

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Upcoming Star Trek Projects

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Several new Star Trek projects are under development, including continued seasons of existing shows and several new series and films. Specific details are still emerging.