Chris and his brother Montgomery made uncredited appearances as background extras in the first franchise movie: Star Trek: The Motion Picture.

[2] He appeared alongside Scotty, assisting him in operating the transporter controls during the mission to the Narada.

In 2012, it was announced that Chris Doohan won a credited speaking role in Star Trek Into Darkness as a Transport Officer.

In 2012, it was announced that Doohan would play Scotty in Star Trek Continues, a web-based film series.

The first episode "Pilgrim of Eternity" premiered at the Phoenix Comicon to a crowd of over 3,500 fans.