Star Trek: The Next Generation in order Star Trek: The Next Generation Marathon
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Star Trek: Nemesis - 2002
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(6.8)Star Trek: The Next Generation in order
Grab some popcorn, slip into your Starfleet uniform (or just a cozy hoodie), and prepare for an intergalactic binge that will transport you to the heart of the 24th century. Whether you've been a fan of Captain Jean-Luc Picard for years or are just beginning your Star Trek TNG journey, this chronological viewing order will bring clarity to the galaxy. We'll guide you from the first encounter with the USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D to the much-anticipated return of familiar faces in Star Trek: Picard. Including all the movies, major lore moments, and the perfect sequence to understand everything without time travel unless the plot demands it. Ready to dive into the holodeck? Then this is your starmap.
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Star Trek: The Next Generation - Seasons 1-7 TvShow 8145 min. 1994Follow the intergalactic adventures of Capt. Jean-Luc Picard and his loyal crew aboard the all-new USS Enterprise NCC-1701D, as they explore new worlds.USER SCORE 6.9 -
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Star Trek: Generations Movie 117 min. 1994Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the Enterprise-D find themselves at odds with the renegade scientist Soran who is destroying entire star systems. Only one man can help Picard stop Soran's scheme...and he's been dead for seventy-eight years.USER SCORE 7 -
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Star Trek: First Contact Movie 111 min. 1996The Borg, a relentless race of cyborgs, are on a direct course for Earth. Violating orders to stay away from the battle, Captain Picard and the crew of the newly-commissioned USS Enterprise E pursue the Borg back in time to prevent the invaders from changing Federation history and assimilating the galaxy.USER SCORE 7 -
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Star Trek: Insurrection Movie 102 min. 1998When an alien race and factions within Starfleet attempt to take over a planet that has "regenerative" properties, it falls upon Captain Picard and the crew of the Enterprise to defend the planet's people as well as the very ideals upon which the Federation itself was founded.USER SCORE 6 -
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Star Trek: Nemesis Movie 116 min. 2002En route to the honeymoon of William Riker to Deanna Troi on her home planet of Betazed, Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise receives word from Starfleet that a coup has resulted in the installation of a new Romulan political leader, Shinzon, who claims to seek peace with the human-backed United Federation of Planets. Once in enemy territory, the captain and his crew make a startling discovery: Shinzon is human, a slave from the Romulan sister planet of Remus, and has a secret, shocking relationship to Picard himself.USER SCORE 6 -
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Star Trek: Picard - Seasons 1-3 TvShow 1513 min. 2023Set twenty years after the events of Star Trek Nemesis, we follow the now-retired Admiral Picard into the next chapter of his life.USER SCORE 7.3
Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987-1994)
This is where it all begins. Seven seasons of pure Federation goodness, filled with moral dilemmas, holodeck chaos, and iconic missions aboard the USS Enterprise-D. Patrick Stewart shines as Jean-Luc Picard, alongside a legendary crew: William Riker (Jonathan Frakes), Data (Brent Spiner), Geordi La Forge (LeVar Burton), Deanna Troi (Marina Sirtis), Worf (Michael Dorn), Beverly Crusher (Gates McFadden), and, of course, Wesley Crusher (Wil Wheaton). Let's not forget Whoopi Goldberg's mysterious Guinan.
TNG is the backbone of this marathon. It's where you get to know the characters, fall in love with Federation ethics, and empathize with every warp core crisis. Each season builds on the last, offering some of the best character arcs in sci-fi. And trust us: the moment when Picard is not quite himself (you know, that Borg influence...) is crucial for what comes next.
Star Trek: Generations (1994)
After seven seasons, the crew of the Enterprise-D leaps to the big screen with Star Trek: Generations. This film bridges the original Star Trek crew and the TNG cast. Malcolm McDowell shines as the obsessive Soran, with a time travel plot revolving around the mysterious Nexus ribbon.
Generations feels like an epilogue to the series and the start of a new film cycle. The dynamic between Picard and Data deepens, offering insights into loss, time, and leadership. The Enterprise-D plays its final card here, and you can feel it. A must-watch, not only for continuity but also to truly see the torch being passed.
Star Trek: First Contact (1996)
First Contact is where the TNG movies truly shine. It's intense, action-packed, and features one of the most memorable antagonists in the entire Star Trek universe: the Borg Queen, masterfully played by Alice Krige. This film is all about the First Contact Borg invasion, time travel, and a race against the clock to save humanity's future.
What makes this film so powerful is how personal it gets for Picard. The events from TNG return with force, especially his past as Locutus of Borg. Additionally, Data undergoes one of his most philosophical and emotional arcs to date. This is Star Trek at its cinematic best think phasers on overload, but with a moral compass.
Star Trek: Insurrection (1998)
After the intensity of First Contact, the crew returns for a slightly smaller, more ethically charged mission. Insurrection revolves around the mysterious Ba'ku planet, eternal youth, and the question: how far can Starfleet go in the name of the greater good?
This film feels like an extended episode of the series and we mean that as a compliment. You see the TNG cast at their best, especially in their personal interactions. There's room for humor, romance, and moral struggle, with Picard once again as the moral rock in the galactic storm. Not the most bombastic film, but essential for the larger story.
Star Trek: Nemesis (2002)
Nemesis marks the official farewell of the TNG cast on the big screen, and you can feel it. The story focuses on a dangerous Romulan-Reman conflict and introduces a young clone of Picard: Shinzon, played by a young Tom Hardy.
Nemesis is darker in tone, with much reflection on identity, power, and humanity themes that fit perfectly with Data and Picard. The film offers closure but also opens the door to later stories. Some choices remain controversial among fans, but you simply can't skip this film, if only for the emotional impact and the beginning of a new Starfleet era.
Star Trek: Picard (2020-2023)
And then... we return. Twenty years after Nemesis, we find Jean-Luc Picard in a world that has changed significantly. Star Trek: Picard is not just a sequel; it's a deep character study, a reflection on the past, and a new horizon all at once.
With a cast of new faces like Raffi Musiker (Michelle Hurd), Soji (Isa Briones), Agnes Jurati (Alison Pill), and Cristóbal Rios (Santiago Cabrera), but also a glorious return of old acquaintances like Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan) and the entire TNG crew. From the synth ban to Starfleet conspiracy arcs, this series contextualizes everything that came before and beautifully closes the circle.
The series feels like a mature sequel to TNG and seamlessly connects with the emotional weight of Nemesis. Don't expect classic Starfleet missions, but rather a personal, layered journey that honors the entire TNG universe. Season 3 is a true love letter to fans, with the crew back on a Federation starship as if you've never been away.
Why This Order Works
By following this Star Trek: The Next Generation marathon in chronological order, you witness the full character development of Picard, Data, Riker, and the rest of the crew. You feel the impact of choices, recognize callbacks, and understand the universal themes that run through the entire TNG timeline.
From the iconic sounds of the TNG opening to the emotional finale of Picard season 3, this is not just a marathon it's a journey through one of the most beloved sci-fi universes ever. The transition from the USS Enterprise-D to the Enterprise-E, the threat of the Borg Collective, the intrigues of the Romulan Empire all fall into place.
So, engage your warp engines, set up your binge schedule, and immerse yourself in the world of Starfleet, android rights, time travel dramas, and interstellar diplomacy. This is your guide to the ultimate TNG experience. Engage.