Star Trek Movies Ranked by Highest-Grossing (Adjusted for Inflation)

For more than four decades, Star Trek has boldly gone from the small screen to the big screen, delivering some of the most iconic sci-fi adventures in cinema. Here’s how the Star Trek movies rank, adjusted for 2025 inflation.

13) Star Trek: Nemesis (2002)

The final film featuring the Next Generation crew saw Picard face a clone of himself, played by a young Tom Hardy. Though it underperformed financially, it remains a curiosity in Trek history.

Worldwide gross in 2002: $67,312,826

Adjusted for 2025: $119,970,078

12) Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)

Directed by William Shatner, this film had Kirk, Spock, and McCoy confronting a mysterious being claiming to be God. Despite its ambition, it’s remembered as one of the weaker entries.

Worldwide gross in 1989: $70,200,000

Adjusted for 2025: $181,518,841

11) Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991)

This Cold War allegory gave the original cast a fitting sendoff, with Kirk and crew brokering peace between the Federation and the Klingons.

Worldwide gross in 1991: $96,900,000

Adjusted for 2025: $228,114,532

10) Star Trek: Insurrection (1998)

Picard and the Next Generation crew discover a hidden planet with rejuvenating powers, only to battle Starfleet itself. While not the biggest hit, it was still a box office success.

Worldwide gross in 1998: $117,800,000

Adjusted for 2025: $231,720,240

9) Star Trek: Generations (1994)

This passing-of-the-torch adventure united Captain Kirk and Captain Picard, bridging the original series and Next Generation. Fans showed up in force for this crossover event.

Worldwide gross in 1994: $120,000,000

Adjusted for 2025: $259,620,705

8) Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)

Continuing directly from Wrath of Khan, this entry saw the crew of the Enterprise risk everything to save Spock. While not as acclaimed, it was still a commercial hit.

Worldwide gross in 1984: $87,000,000

Adjusted for 2025: $268,478,794

7) Star Trek: First Contact (1996)

Considered the best of the Next Generation films, Picard and crew traveled back in time to stop the Borg from preventing Earth’s first contact with aliens. It remains a fan favorite.

Worldwide gross in 1996: $150,000,000

Adjusted for 2025: $306,531,139

6) Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)

Often hailed as the best Trek film, this thrilling sequel pitted Kirk against his old nemesis Khan Noonien Singh. Its emotional climax became legendary in sci-fi cinema.

Worldwide gross in 1982: $95,800,000

Adjusted for 2025: $318,305,746.6

5) Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)

Affectionately nicknamed “the one with the whales,” this lighter installment sent Kirk and crew back to 1980s San Francisco. Its humor and heart made it one of the series’ most popular entries.

Worldwide gross in 1986: $133,000,000

Adjusted for 2025: $389,087,582

4) Star Trek Beyond (2016)

The third film in the reboot timeline saw the Enterprise crew stranded on a hostile planet. Directed by Justin Lin, it emphasized action and character moments but earned less than its predecessors.

Worldwide gross in 2016: $335,673,708

Adjusted for 2025: $448,435,206

3) Star Trek (2009)

J.J. Abrams rebooted the franchise with a fresh cast, thrilling visuals, and a new timeline. It revitalized Star Trek for modern audiences and was a major hit worldwide.

Worldwide gross in 2009: $386,839,614

Adjusted for 2025: $578,242,393

2) Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)

The franchise’s first big-screen outing leaned heavily into grand visuals and a slower pace. While divisive at the time, it was a massive financial success that proved Trek could thrive in cinemas.

Worldwide gross in 1979: $139,000,000

Adjusted for 2025: $613,881,383

1) Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)

The highest-grossing Trek film to date, J.J. Abrams’s sequel introduced Benedict Cumberbatch as a modern reimagining of Khan. With huge international appeal, it set a new box office record for the series.

Worldwide gross in 2013: $467,381,584

Adjusted for 2025: $643,283,059

From its humble beginnings in the late ’60s to billion-dollar reboots, Star Trek has proven to be one of sci-fi’s most enduring and adaptable franchises. Each era – whether led by Captain Kirk, Picard, or the Kelvin timeline crew – has brought something new to audiences while keeping the spirit of exploration alive. With more adventures on the horizon, the franchise shows no signs of slowing down, continuing to inspire fans across generations.