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Star Wars or Star Trek?

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The facts

  • Star Trek first aired on NBC on September 8, 1966. Wikipedia
  • Star Wars opened in theaters on May 25, 1977. Wikipedia
  • May 4 became Star Wars Day thanks to the pun "May the Fourth be with you." Wikipedia

Facts checked against their sources on November 4, 2026.

Why people are split

Star Wars fans want the space opera: lightsabers, a galaxy far away and a big fight between good and evil. Star Trek fans want the ideas: exploring, diplomacy, and a hopeful look at where people could end up.

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FAQ

Which came first, Star Wars or Star Trek?

Star Trek, in 1966. Star Wars arrived in 1977.

What's the difference between Star Wars and Star Trek?

Star Wars is a fantasy adventure set in space. Star Trek is science fiction about exploring it.

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