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 TV shows, movies, comics, and merchandise. This guide simplifies navigating this expansive world, offering both chronological and release order viewing options.

Paramount+ now provides convenient access to almost every Star Trek installment, past, present, and future. Join us as we explore the adventures of Kirk, Picard, Janeway, Sisko, Spock, and more, spanning 56 years of iconic storytelling.

The chronological timeline below is largely spoiler-free, allowing you to enjoy the unfolding narrative without major plot reveals. A release order list is also provided.

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Chronological Viewing Order

1. Star Trek: Enterprise (2151-2155): Set a century before the Original Series, this series follows Captain Jonathan Archer and the Enterprise NX-01, Earth's first warp 5 starship, as they encounter various alien species.

   Star Trek: EnterpriseUPNSep 26, 2001

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2. Star Trek: Discovery: Seasons 1 and 2 (2256-2258): These seasons precede the Original Series, introducing Commander Michael Burnham and the U.S.S. Discovery. 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): Set before the Original Series, this series expands on the story of Captain Christopher Pike and the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701.

   Star Trek: Strange New WorldsParamount+May 5, 2022

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4. Star Trek: The Original Series (2265-2269): The foundational series, featuring Captain Kirk, Spock, and the iconic Enterprise crew.

   Star TrekNBCSep 8, 1966

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(Bonus): Star Trek Kelvin Timeline (2009's Star Trek, Star Trek Into Darkness, Star Trek Beyond) This alternate timeline can be viewed at any point.

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