Franchise · 6 films · 1979–1991

Star Trek: The Original Series Movies in Order

Star Trek: Original Motion Picture Collection contains the first six Original Series films starring the U.S.S. Enterprise's cast and crew from the 1960s TV series of the same name.

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1979

First Release

1991

Latest Release

6.7

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Watch Star Trek: The Original Series in Order

Star Trek: The Motion Picture

1979 · ★ 6.5

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

1982 · ★ 7.4

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

1984 · ★ 6.6

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home

1986 · ★ 7.2

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier

1989 · ★ 5.7

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country

1991 · ★ 7.0

Updated August 2026

Watch the Star Trek: The Original Series movies in release order, starting with Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) and continuing through Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991). The series spans 6 films, released between 1979 and 1991. Audiences rate the franchise 6.7/10 on average.

What order should you watch Star Trek: The Original Series?

For most viewers, release order is the recommended way to watch Star Trek: The Original Series. 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: The Original Series 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.

About the Star Trek: The Original Series franchise

Star Trek: Original Motion Picture Collection contains the first six Original Series films starring the U.S.S. Enterprise's cast and crew from the 1960s TV series of the same name.

Each film builds on the previous one, rewarding viewers who watch in sequence.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What order should I watch Star Trek: The Original Series?

The recommended Star Trek: The Original Series watch order by release date is: 1. Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979), 2. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982), 3. Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984), 4. Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986), 5. Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989), 6. Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991).

What is the first Star Trek: The Original Series movie?

The first Star Trek: The Original Series movie is Star Trek: The Motion Picture, released on December 7, 1979.

What is the most recent Star Trek: The Original Series movie?

The most recent Star Trek: The Original Series movie is Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991).

How many Star Trek: The Original Series movies are there?

There are 6 movies in the Star Trek: The Original Series franchise.

What is the highest-rated Star Trek: The Original Series movie?

The highest-rated Star Trek: The Original Series movie is Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, with an audience score of 7.4/10 on TMDB.

Do I need to watch Star Trek: The Original Series movies in order?

While each Star Trek: The Original Series movie can be enjoyed on its own, watching them in order gives you the full story progression and character development across all 6 films.

Where can I watch Star Trek: The Original Series movies online?

Most Star Trek: The Original Series movies are available on Amazon Prime Video. Each movie on this page has a direct "Watch on Amazon" link.

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