Complete List of All Star Trek Movies in Order
The franchise spans 13 theatrically released films, beginning with the original crew and continuing through the modern Kelvin timeline. The first film, Star Trek: The Motion Picture, arrived in 1979, and the most recent, Star Trek Beyond, was released in 2016. As of the latest public data, no new feature film has been officially greenlit by Paramount, though development is reportedly active. The complete chronological order by release year is: The Motion Picture, Wrath of Khan, Search for Spock, Voyage Home, Final Frontier, Undiscovered Country, Generations, First Contact, Insurrection, Nemesis, Kelvin Timeline films Star Trek, Into Darkness, and Beyond. This list includes only theatrically released feature films and excludes short films, web series, and television episodes. The franchise generated a combined global box office total exceeding $2 billion across all films. Forbes maintains an updated breakdown of each film's performance and critical reception over time.
Paramount Pictures and its predecessor studios have produced and distributed every Star Trek film to date. The rights and distribution are managed by Paramount Global, with physical media handled by Paramount Home Entertainment and digital sales through platforms like Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. The studio has periodically re-released classic films in remastered 4K formats. As of the latest available data, the entire library remains available on Paramount+ in the United States and on Prime Video in international markets. The studio has not yet announced a theatrical release date for a new mainline Star Trek movie. Licensing for merchandise, streaming, and broadcast continues to generate steady revenue for the parent company.
Chronological Story Order vs. Release Order
Watching the films in release order is the standard approach for most fans. However, the internal timeline places the Kelvin timeline films at the beginning of the franchise's modern era. The recommended viewing sequence for narrative continuity starts with the three Kelvin films, followed by the original series movies, and concludes with the latest releases. This order preserves the character arcs of Spock, Kirk, and the Next Generation crew without timeline confusion. The series includes two distinct timelines: the Prime Timeline and the alternate Kelvin Timeline introduced in 2009. The Kelvin films are directed by J.J. Abrams and star Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto. The Prime Timeline films feature the original cast and later the Next Generation cast. Paramount+ hosts the full catalog for subscribers who want to watch in either sequence.
The internal chronology places Star Trek (2009) as the first event in the alternate timeline, followed by Into Darkness and Beyond. The Prime Timeline begins with The Motion Picture and ends with Star Trek Beyond. Fans often use a hybrid approach, watching the Kelvin films first, then the original crew films, and finally the Next Generation era films. The official Star Trek website provides a detailed timeline map that clarifies the relationship between the two continuities. This dual-timeline structure is unique among major sci-fi franchises and requires careful navigation for new viewers.
Box Office Performance and Streaming Availability
The highest-grossing