In 1994, Star Trek: The Next Generation leaped from the small screen to the silver screen. Over eight years and four films, the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise continued to explore the final frontier. I’ve maintained the studio’s references to the numbering sequence for my episode numbers. While I recommend watching all four, only three of them are essential, with one in particular being noted as one of the best entries of the Star Trek film franchise (First Contact).
All films are listed for each season. Each film is indicated with either a “W” for watch or an “S” for skip. I also opted to order my viewing in “chronological order,” as best determined by the film’s initial stardate. If there isn’t a stardate, it was placed in release date order. Eventually, each title will link to a post that discusses the reasons for seeing or skipping a film.
Lastly, films that are “essential” are indicated with an * in the “Ep. No.” column. Essential films are selected based on several factors, including character development, other canon connections, and cultural impact. In other words, these are often the best of the best of the films.
| Ep. No. | Title | Stardate | See/Skip |
|---|---|---|---|
| VII* | Generations | 48632.2 | W |
| VIII* | First Contact | 50893.5 | W |
| IX | Insurrection | Unknown | S |
| X* | Nemesis | 56844.9 | S |
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