List Of Star Trek Films
List of Star Trek Films
The Star Trek film series is an integral part of the larger Star Trek media franchise created by Gene Roddenberry. The franchise, which began with the television series "Star Trek" in 1966, has expanded to include multiple television series, novels, video games, and, notably, a series of feature films. This article provides a comprehensive list of the films in the Star Trek franchise, encompassing both the original series movies and the reboot films.
Original Series Films
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Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)
- Directed by Robert Wise, this film is the first in the Star Trek film series and features the cast of the original television series led by William Shatner as Captain James T. Kirk.
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Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
- Directed by Nicholas Meyer, this film introduces the iconic villain Khan Noonien Singh, played by Ricardo Montalbán.
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Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)
- Directed by Leonard Nimoy, who also stars as Spock, this film continues the storyline from "The Wrath of Khan."
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Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)
- Also directed by Leonard Nimoy, this film is known for its environmental message and humor.
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Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)
- Directed by William Shatner, this film explores themes of faith and friendship.
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Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991)
- Directed by Nicholas Meyer, this film serves as a political allegory for the end of the Cold War.
The Next Generation Films
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Star Trek: Generations (1994)
- Directed by David Carson, this film bridges the gap between the original series and "Star Trek: The Next Generation" series, featuring both Captain James T. Kirk and Captain Jean-Luc Picard, played by Patrick Stewart.
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Star Trek: First Contact (1996)
- Directed by Jonathan Frakes, this film is considered one of the best in the series and features the Borg as the primary antagonists.
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Star Trek: Insurrection (1998)
- Directed by Jonathan Frakes, this film explores themes of rebellion and moral dilemmas.
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Star Trek: Nemesis (2002)
- Directed by Stuart Baird, this film is the final outing for the Next Generation cast.
Reboot Films
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Star Trek (2009)
- Directed by J.J. Abrams, this film serves as a reboot of the original series, with Chris Pine playing James T. Kirk and Zachary Quinto as Spock.
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Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)
- Also directed by J.J. Abrams, this film features Benedict Cumberbatch as a reimagined Khan Noonien Singh.
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Star Trek Beyond (2016)
- Directed by Justin Lin, this film is the third in the reboot series and was co-written by Simon Pegg, who also plays Montgomery Scott.
Upcoming Films
Development of Star Trek 4
The next feature film in the Star Trek film franchise is in development. There have been multiple iterations and creative directions considered for this project. The potential inclusion of both original series and Next Generation characters remains a topic of speculation among fans.