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Captain’s Log: A decade has passed since the Enterprise last graced cinema screens with “Star Trek Beyond” in 2016. Justin Lin helmed this third installment of the Kelvin timeline, an era where the original crew of Starfleet’s beloved ship was redirected after the U.S.S. Kelvin’s destruction by a time-traveling adversary. This trilogy has carved its niche in “Star Trek” lore, despite early worries regarding who would step into the roles of James T. Kirk or the iconic Vulcan, Mr. Spock.
Aside from minor setbacks in this franchise reboot, the collaborative effort by Lin and J.J. Abrams proved to be quite enjoyable. So much so that even with the time elapsed since the last release, fans remain optimistic about seeing Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg, and the rest back on new adventures. What is it about these Kelvin timeline films that keeps “Star Trek” enthusiasts craving more, and which of these three unexpected sci-fi features emerges as the top pick? After thorough assessments and pushing the limits, captain, we’ve ranked the Kelvin trilogy to determine which film reigns supreme. Chart your course and discover if our rankings align with yours, listed below.