Star Trek Into Darkness Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Jul. 22, 2013

Star Trek Into Darkness

Release Date: Friday, May 17, 2013 Theaters Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Limited

Director: J.J. Abrams

Starring: Chris Pine • Zachary Quinto • Karl Urban • Zoe Saldana • Anton Yelchin

PG-13 Action 2 hrs, 9 m

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis. With a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction. As our heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart, and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has left: his crew.

Action Adventure Sci-Fi 3D Sequel

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Who stars in Star Trek Into Darkness – Cast List

Chris Pine
... James T. Kirk

Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman 1984
Zachary Quinto
... Spock

Hitman: Agent 47, The Boys in the Band
Karl Urban
... Bones

The Bluff, The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers Extended Edition
Zoe Saldana
... Nyota Uhura

Avengers: Endgame, Avatar: Fire and Ash
Anton Yelchin
... Pavel Chekov

Only Lovers Left Alive, Terminator Salvation
Simon Pegg
... Scotty

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Ice Age: Boiling Point
John Cho
... Hikaru Sulu

Identity Thief, They Listen
Alice Eve
Take Cover, Freelance
Benedict Cumberbatch
... Villain

Avengers: Endgame, The Roses
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Noel Clarke
The Anomaly, Twist
P
Peter Weller
Bang, Undiscovered
Bruce Greenwood
... Pike

Bolt, Gold

Who is making Star Trek Into Darkness – Crew List

A look at Star Trek Into Darkness behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director J.J. Abrams last helmed Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The film's writer Roberto Orci last penned The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and Cowboys and Aliens.

Director: J.J. Abrams
Screenwriters: Roberto Orci
Alex Kurtzman
Damon Lindelof
Producers: J.J. Abrams
Bryan Burk
David Ellison
Alex Kurtzman
Damon Lindelof

Studios: Paramount Pictures
Production Company: Bad Robot
K/O Paper Products
Paramount Pictures
Skydance Media

Production – What we know about the Star Trek Into Darkness

Key Facts

Paramount Pictures will release the first 9 minutes from Star Trek Into Darkness at 500 digital IMAX 3D theatres on December 14th.
Several key sections of the film that feature big action set pieces have been captured with IMAX cameras. The IMAX release of Star Trek Into Darkness will be digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience with proprietary IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-mastering) technology.
The twelfth film in the Star Trek franchise and the sequel to 2009's Star Trek.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Apr 2013

Completed

Changed Star Trek Into Darkness movie production status. MPAA rating announced; assumed completed.

May 2012

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jan 2012

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Jun 2011

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Mar 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence
Runtime: 2 hrs, 9 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Star Trek 12, Star Trek Sequel, Star Trek Into Darkness: An IMAX 3D Experience
Language: English

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Star Trek Into Darkness Release Date: When was the film released?

Star Trek Into Darkness was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, May 17 , 2013. There were 10 10 other movies released on the same date, including The English Teacher, Black Rock and Frances Ha. Additional information: 2D; 3D.