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Series Freshness: May 12, 2026

The Captains Collection

William Shatner's incredible documentary sequels are and in-depth look at the creation, evolution and legacy of Gene Roddenberry's Star Trek come to life. The movies are true sequels, produced by William Shatner himself, stitched together across four years from 2011 to 2014.

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★ 7.4 Avg Rating

The Captains Collection Movies: Timeline & Franchise Overview

The The Captains Collection franchise spans roughly 3 years, featuring 4 interconnected films that build a shared narrative universe.

From its earliest installment to the most recent release, the series has expanded its world-building while introducing new characters and story arcs. Notable entries such as Get a Life! demonstrate the franchise’s ability to maintain audience interest over time.

Franchise Quality Benchmark

Across all entries, the series holds an average audience rating of 7.0. While many long-running franchises experience declining reception, this series continues to deliver memorable cinematic moments.

Viewing Order Strategy

Most viewers prefer watching the films in release order, which reflects how audiences originally experienced the evolving story.

However, a chronological viewing order can provide deeper insight into the timeline of events within the The Captains Collection universe.

Timeline & Watch Order

We recommend watching the The Captains Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.

1
The Captains

The Captains

2011★ 6.4ABOVE AVERAGE

The Captains is a feature-length documentary film written and directed by William Shatner. The film follows Shatner as he interviews the other actors who have p...

2
Get a Life!

Get a Life!

2012★ 7.4HIT

An EPIX Original documentary directed by William Shatner, based on his hugely popular book, in which he examines the cultural phenomena of STAR TREK, its fan-fo...

3
The Captains: Still Kicking

The Captains: Still Kicking

2013★ 7.0HIT

Still Kicking: William Shatner and 'Christopher Plummer' is a one-hour television special that captures the memories and insights of these two icons. The settin...

4
Chaos on the Bridge

Chaos on the Bridge

2014★ 7.0HIT

Canadian acting legend William Shatner takes viewers inside the creation of Star Trek: The Next Generation, the bold attempt in 1986 to recreate the success of ...

Common Questions about The Captains Collection

How many movies are in the The Captains Collection?

There are currently 4 movies in the The Captains Collection, starting from The Captains to the latest release, The Captains: Still Kicking.

What is the best order to watch the The Captains Collection?

The best way to watch the The Captains Collection is usually in release order: starting with The Captains and ending with The Captains: Still Kicking. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.

Which is the highest-rated movie in the The Captains Collection?

According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Get a Life! in this franchise.