Star Trek: The Theatrical Films — Watch Order

Where should you start?

Follow the theatrical films in three release-order groups: the original crew, the Next Generation crew and the alternate-reality films beginning in 2009. The grid preserves that progression. The different casts and timelines are useful boundaries when deciding where to begin.

Our take on the collection

Moviebase editorial

The franchise moves between philosophical science fiction, ensemble adventure and action. Some films assume more affection for the television characters than others, while the 2009 entry offers a more immediate introduction. The variety is a strength if you enjoy comparing approaches, but it makes a single ranking less useful than choosing an era.

Planning your watchlist

Television is a substantial separate commitment. Start with one film era before expanding into the shows. Streaming-only films are outside this specifically theatrical selection.

Sources

Film titles, release dates, runtimes, audience ratings and artwork come from TMDB. Viewing advice is Moviebase editorial opinion. Collection references: TMDB 151, TMDB 115570, TMDB 115575. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.