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Is Star Wars or Star Trek better?
Star Wars and Star Trek are both wildly popular space sagas, with rich story lines, that play out in different universes. Both Star Wars and Star Trek have been loved for generations and have huge fan bases. But which is better?
Star Wars is better than Star Trek
This position holds that Star Wars is better than Star Trek. Its arguments cite Star Wars' vast cultural impact and invention of the blockbuster, the imagination of its alien design, the iconic status of John Williams's score, and its pioneering, industry-leading special effects.
Star Trek is better than Star Wars
This position holds that Star Trek is better than Star Wars. Its arguments cite Trek's optimistic, post-scarcity vision of the future, its serious engagement with real social issues, its celebration of reason and science over fantasy, and the depth of its dedicated, participatory fandom.