Movie collection
Star Trek: The Theatrical Films — Watch Order
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 watch order
6.5Star Trek: The Motion Picture
1979131 min
7.4Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
1982113 min
6.6Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
1984105 min
7.2Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
1986118 min
5.7Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
1989106 min
7.0Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
1991110 min
6.5Star Trek: Generations
1994118 min
7.3Star Trek: First Contact
1996111 min
6.5Star Trek: Insurrection
1998103 min
6.3Star Trek: Nemesis
2002116 min
7.4Star Trek
2009127 min
7.3Star Trek Into Darkness
2013132 min
6.8Star Trek Beyond
2016122 min
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.
