Summaries. The brash James T. Kirk tries to live up to his father's legacy with Mr. Spock keeping him in check as a vengeful Romulan from the future creates black holes to destroy the Federation one planet at a time.

Is Star Trek 2009 a different universe?

Explaining that "Star Trek (2009)" takes place in an altered timeline, Bob Orci reasons that this would not be a first time in Star Trek. Also, as multiple universes (more precisely the many-worlds interpretation) are a seriously considered concept of quantum mechanics, it would be scientifically correct as well.

Is Star Trek 2009 a prequel or a reboot?

Star Trek—that is, the reboot film released May 8, 2009—is one of those movies that showed up at just the right moment.

What timeline is Star Trek 2009?

The main story of Star Trek 2009 occurred in 2255, wherein Kirk rocketed from Ensign to Captain of the Starship Enterprise as he and Spock (Zachary Quinto) led the defeat of Nero and saved Earth, although Vulcan was destroyed in the Kelvin timeline.

Is Star Trek 2009 a sequel?

The Weird Legacy of Star Trek (2009)

Is Star Trek 2009 an alternate timeline?

You're thinking of Star Trek (2009), the JJ Abrams-directed "reboot" which created a splinter timeline in 2233. It's never been established exactly when that takes place, but the opening scene ends with the (premature) birth of James T. Kirk, presumably a month or two earlier than previously established.

Why is there no Star Trek movie 4?

Paramount had put the movie on the release calendar for Christmas 2023 but director Matt Shakman (WandaVision) exited the project in the summer of 2022 months before filming was set to start, moving Star Trek 4 back to the development queue.

In what order should I watch Star Trek?

Where do the Star Trek series fit in the timeline?

The franchise is primarily set in the future, ranging from the mid-22nd century (Star Trek: Enterprise) to the late 24th century (Star Trek: Picard), with the third season of Star Trek: Discovery jumping forward to the 32nd century.

Why wasn t William Shatner in Star Trek 2009?

Abrams' Star Trek reboot benefited from not including William Shatner as Captain Kirk, allowing for a fresh take on the series. The decision to cut Shatner's scene improved the 2009 Star Trek ending by allowing the new cast to shine without overshadowing them.

What is the red matter in Star Trek 2009?

Red matter was a substance capable of forming a black hole when ignited. One drop was sufficient to collapse a star or consume an entire planet.

Why are there two spocks in Star Trek?

Spock Met His Doppelganger In Star Trek: The Animated Series

Keniclius uses Spock's DNA to create a giant 25-foot-tall clone, referred to as Spock 2, to help him bring peace to the entire galaxy.

What does USS stand for in Star Trek?

The Making of Star Trek explains that USS means "United Space Ship" and that "Enterprise is a member of the Starship Class". Licensed texts, on-screen graphics, and dialogue later describe the ship as a Constitution-class vessel.

Was Star Trek 2009 shot on film?

Abrams and cinematographer Dan Mindel, ASC, BSC initially planned to shoot digitally in 3-D, but, in the end, their shared affection for the anamorphic format and their desire to maintain visual consistency with 2009's Star Trek (AC June '09) led them to choose film instead.

Which Star Trek movie is the best?

How long would it take to watch all of Star Trek?

Summary. Watching the entire Star Trek franchise may seem daunting, but it's actually possible to do in a little over a month. The entirety of the franchise totals an astonishing 837.5 hours or 34.9 days with all series and films combined.

Are all Star Trek series connected?

All these series and movies take place in the very same uninterrupted continuity. There is only one timeline. In the correct in-universe chronological order, we have Enterprise (set in the 22nd century), TOS and TOS movies (23rd century) and TNG/DS9/Voyager (24th century).

How long do vulcans live?

Lifespan. The Vulcan lifespan is longer than that of humans. Vulcans have been known to live over 200 years, though there has been cases where 250 or 300 can occur. After reaching adulthood, the aging process of Vulcans slowed a great deal.

Why did Star Trek end so abruptly?

While on NBC, Star Trek's Nielsen ratings were low and the network canceled it after three seasons and 79 episodes. In the United Kingdom the series was not broadcast until July 12, 1969, coinciding with the Apollo 11 mission to land the first humans on the Moon.

Why did Chris Pine say Star Trek is cursed?

“After the last one came out and didn't do the $1 billion that everyone wanted it to do, and then Anton—Yelchin, who played Chekov—passed away, I don't know,” Pine said. “It just seemed... feels like it's cursed.”

Did Netflix dump Star Trek?

Three Star Trek Series Leaving Netflix | Fandom. I read an article on Daily Star Trek News that Decider.com stated that Star Trek- The Orginal Series, Star Trek- Voyager and Star Trek- Enterprise are leaving Netflix at the end of September.

How did Nero travel back in time?

Event One: Nero Travels Through Time

To make matters worse, both his ship, the experimental Jellyfish, and the Romulan mining ship Narada were pulled into the black hole's wake and sent hurtling backwards in time. Spock emerged in 2258 while the Romulans landed in 2233.

What year is Star Trek supposed to be?

The original Star Trek show is set between 2265–2268. The original pilot episode, The Cage is set in 2254, with The Animated Series being set in 2269. Series 1 and 2 of Discovery are set between 2256 and 2258. It's expected that when Strange New Worlds starts, it'll begin in 2258 or so.

Which Star Trek series is furthest in the future?

Every Star Trek TV series ever made or currently in development is set in the Prime Timeline. Star Trek: Discovery's 32nd century explores the farthest point of the Prime Timeline until Captain Michael Burnham completes her last ride in season 5.