
J.J. Abrams' cinematic re-envisioning of the Star Trek universe portrayed by a new cast, and set in an alternate reality from earlier films and series (referred to as the "Kelvin" timeline).
Watch the Star Trek: Alternate Reality movies in release order, starting with Star Trek (2009) and continuing through Star Trek Beyond (2016). The series spans 3 films, released between 2009 and 2016. Audiences rate the franchise 7.2/10 on average.
For most viewers, release order is the recommended way to watch Star Trek: Alternate Reality. This is how the story was crafted and revealed to audiences — earlier films seed details, callbacks, and twists that pay off in later entries. Watching in release order preserves those reveals and matches the pacing the filmmakers intended.
Star Trek: Alternate Reality largely tracks its own in-universe chronology, so release order and chronological order overlap closely. You can use either without losing much, though release order is still the safest first watch.
J.J. Abrams' cinematic re-envisioning of the Star Trek universe portrayed by a new cast, and set in an alternate reality from earlier films and series (referred to as the "Kelvin" timeline).
Each film builds on the previous one, rewarding viewers who watch in sequence.
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