All 13 Star Trek movies ranked from worst to best

10. Star Trek: Nemesis (2002)

Released in 2002, Star Trek: Nemesis was the final film in the original movie franchise, but it wasn’t meant to be. There was supposed to be one more installment after that to bring a close to the adventures of the Next Generation crew, but it ultimately didn’t happen because the movie didn’t deliver.

Though blessed with moments of genuine brilliance and an intriguing antagonist, Shinzon, the movie’s uneven pacing and underdeveloped supporting characters left many fans feeling dissatisfied. The story’s exploration of duality, embodied by the confrontation between Captain Picard and his younger clone, Shinzon, had the potential to go into deep themes but failed to do so, resulting in a narrative that felt more superficial.

The missed opportunities in Nemesis are particularly apparent when comparing it with some of the more highly-regarded entries in the Star Trek franchise. Whereas the best Star Trek movies successfully combine philosophical inquiry with thrilling space opera, Nemesis struggles to find a satisfying balance, leading to a film that neither fully engages the mind nor the heart.

Though it did have some memorable scenes and an excellent performance from Tom Hardy as Shinzon, the movie’s inability to stand as a meaningful goodbye to the beloved Next Generation crew ultimately leaves it ranking lower on my list.