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Episode Date: March 15, 2026

Star Treks fourteen feature films, ranked by Rotten Tomatoes, range from the lowest-scoring Star Trek V: The Final Frontier at 22% to the highest-scoring Star Trek reboot at 94%. The Kelvin films..., like Star Trek Into Darkness and Star Trek Beyond, shine with scores of 84% and 86% respectively. The rebooted franchises success is attributed to fresh takes and strong villains. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/62a97170e83df2e4

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Starting point is 00:00:00 On March 15th, here's the latest in entertainment and celebrity news. Star Trek has produced 14 feature films since the original TV series ended in 1969, thanks to devoted fans who kept the franchise. Alive, Rotten Tomatoes recently ranked all of them by critic scores, from the lowest at just 22% to the highest at 94%. The list mixes original crew adventures, next generation stories, and the modern Kelvin timeline reboot. The bottom ranks go to Star Trek 5, The Final Frontier, at 22%, followed closely by the recent streaming release Star Trek, section 31, with 23%.
Starting point is 00:00:40 Star Trek, Nemesis, sits at 37%, while generations in the motion picture hover around 48 and 51%. Insurrection rounds out the lower half at 54%, often criticized for feeling like an extended TV episode. Fans have mixed feelings about these rankings with some classics, like, the original motion picture dividing audiences, despite its box office success. The middle pack picks up with Star Trek 3, the search for Spock, at 78%, and 4. The Voyage Home, praise for its humor. 6. The Undiscovered Country ties for strong scores around 84%, marking a turnaround after earlier flops.
Starting point is 00:01:20 Higher up, the Kelvin film shine, like Star Trek into darkness and beyond, at 84 and 86%, packed with action. Star Trek 2, The Wrath of Khan, lands third at 87%, a fan favorite for its tension and revenge plot that redefined the series. Topping the list is the 2009 Star Trek reboot at 94%, followed by First Contact at 93%, blending time, travel and board battles effectively. These standouts show how fresh takes and strong villains boosts critic approval across the franchise. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor. Some travel miles to find peace. I just climb into bed and listen.
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