# List of Star Trek films and television series
**List of Star Trek films and television series** catalogs the screen productions of the *Star Trek* franchise, which began with a television series created by [Gene Roddenberry](https://www.edgepedia.org/gene-roddenberry) in 1964 and has grown to include theatrical films, streaming films, television films, and multiple live-action and animated series.[1](https://www.widescreenings.com/list-star-trek-movie-tv-franchise.html) Beginning with *Star Trek: The Original Series* on NBC in September 1966, the franchise is one of the longest-living, and its in-universe timeline includes films that both predate and follow that first series.[2](https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-watch-order-movies-tv-shows/) Its first theatrical film was *Star Trek: The Motion Picture* (1979), directed by [Robert Wise](https://www.edgepedia.org/robert-wise), and its catalog later expanded to television films such as *Star Trek: Section 31* (2025), starring [Michelle Yeoh](https://www.edgepedia.org/michelle-yeoh).[1](https://www.widescreenings.com/list-star-trek-movie-tv-franchise.html) Because the films either predate or follow *The Original Series* in-universe, published watch-order guides differ in how they arrange the productions.[2](https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-watch-order-movies-tv-shows/)
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Franchise origin | Created by Gene Roddenberry in 1964 as a television series[1](https://www.widescreenings.com/list-star-trek-movie-tv-franchise.html) |
| First series | *Star Trek: The Original Series*, NBC, September 1966 to June 1969, 79 episodes[1](https://www.widescreenings.com/list-star-trek-movie-tv-franchise.html) • [6](https://www.startrek.com/series/star-trek-the-original-series) |
| First theatrical film | *Star Trek: The Motion Picture* (1979), directed by Robert Wise, rated G, 2 hours 23 minutes[1](https://www.widescreenings.com/list-star-trek-movie-tv-franchise.html) |
| First animated series | *Star Trek: The Animated Series*, NBC, September 1973 to October 1974, 22 episodes[1](https://www.widescreenings.com/list-star-trek-movie-tv-franchise.html) |
| Recent streaming series | *Star Trek: Discovery*, September 2017 to May 2024, 65 episodes[1](https://www.widescreenings.com/list-star-trek-movie-tv-franchise.html) |
| Recent television film | *Star Trek: Section 31* (2025), rated PG-13, 1 hour 35 minutes, starring Michelle Yeoh[1](https://www.widescreenings.com/list-star-trek-movie-tv-franchise.html) |
| Announced series | *Star Trek: Starfleet Academy*, premiering January 15, 2026[1](https://www.widescreenings.com/list-star-trek-movie-tv-franchise.html) |
## Television series
The franchise's television catalog opens with *Star Trek: The Original Series*, an hourlong NBC series that ran from September 1966 to June 1969 and produced 80 episodes. Its starring cast included [William Shatner](https://www.edgepedia.org/william-shatner), Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, Nichelle Nichols, James Doohan, and [George Takei](https://www.edgepedia.org/george-takei).[1](https://www.widescreenings.com/list-star-trek-movie-tv-franchise.html) The first animated entry, *Star Trek: The Animated Series*, also aired on NBC, from September 1973 to October 1974, and comprised 22 episodes.[1](https://www.widescreenings.com/list-star-trek-movie-tv-franchise.html)
Later series moved to cable and streaming platforms. *Star Trek: Discovery* streamed on [Paramount+](https://www.edgepedia.org/paramount) from September 2017 to May 2024 and ran for 65 episodes, starring [Sonequa Martin-Green](https://www.edgepedia.org/sonequa-martin-green).[1](https://www.widescreenings.com/list-star-trek-movie-tv-franchise.html) *Star Trek: Strange New Worlds* has aired two seasons on Paramount+ from May 2022 to August 2023, with a third season of 10 episodes scheduled for 2025 and a fourth for 2026.[1](https://www.widescreenings.com/list-star-trek-movie-tv-franchise.html) *Star Trek: Starfleet Academy* premiered on January 15, 2026, starring [Holly Hunter](https://www.edgepedia.org/holly-hunter) and Paul Giamatti.[1](https://www.widescreenings.com/list-star-trek-movie-tv-franchise.html) • [5](https://www.syracuse.com/tv/2026/01/star-trek-starfleet-academy-premieres-tonight-release-schedule-cast-how-to-stream-free.html)
## Films
*Star Trek: The Motion Picture* (1979) opened the franchise's theatrical film catalog. It was directed by Robert Wise, received a G rating, and ran 132 minutes.[1](https://www.widescreenings.com/list-star-trek-movie-tv-franchise.html) • [7](https://www.paramountpictures.com/movies/star-trek-the-motion-picture) The catalog later expanded beyond theaters: *Star Trek: Section 31* (2025) is a television film, rated PG-13, with a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes, directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi and starring Michelle Yeoh, Omari Hardwick, and Sam Richardson.[1](https://www.widescreenings.com/list-star-trek-movie-tv-franchise.html)
Because the franchise's films either predate or follow *The Original Series* in the in-universe timeline, viewers who want a chronological order face some difficulty, and published watch-order guides differ in how they arrange the productions.[2](https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-watch-order-movies-tv-shows/) One such guide, for example, orders the list beginning with *Star Trek: Enterprise*, then *[Short Treks](https://www.edgepedia.org/star-trek-short-treks)*, *Discovery*, and the 2009 film.[3](https://www.imdb.com/list/ls563970101/)
## Related lists
The full catalogs are maintained on two dedicated pages: the list of [Star Trek](https://www.edgepedia.org/star-trek) films, covering theatrical and television films, and the list of Star Trek television series, covering live-action and animated series. A franchise guide describing the official Star Trek series and movies directory characterizes it as the cleanest current list of screen productions, including feature films, streaming movies, and television shows.[4](https://deepspaceclub.org/star-trek-at-60-a-complete-guide/)
## References
1. [List of Star Trek film franchise and TV series - Widescreenings](https://www.widescreenings.com/list-star-trek-movie-tv-franchise.html)
2. [How to Watch Star Trek in Order: An Official Guide to Every Movie & TV Show - CBR](https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-watch-order-movies-tv-shows/)
3. [Star Trek: Movies & TV Shows In Chronological Timeline Order - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/list/ls563970101/)
4. [Star Trek at 60: Timeline, Characters, Ships & Lore - Deep Space Club](https://deepspaceclub.org/star-trek-at-60-a-complete-guide/)
5. [How to stream 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' premiere for free tonight - syracuse.com](https://www.syracuse.com/tv/2026/01/star-trek-starfleet-academy-premieres-tonight-release-schedule-cast-how-to-stream-free.html)
6. [Star trek the original series (startrek.com)](https://www.startrek.com/series/star-trek-the-original-series)
7. [Star trek the motion picture (paramountpictures.com)](https://www.paramountpictures.com/movies/star-trek-the-motion-picture)
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