J.J. Abrams declined to return to direct the third film because of his directorial obligations on Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015).
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the writers for the first two installments of the newly rebooted franchise - was chosen to direct the third installment. In December 2014, however, Roberto Orci was dropped as director.
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There are rumors that Benedict Cumberbatch will reprise his role as Khan Noonien Singh.
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This film takes place two and a half years after Star Trek Into Darkness (2013).
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Justin Lin's first Sci-Fi directorial movie.
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On December 23, 2014, Paramount Pictures announced that the film was to be released on July 8, 2016. On September 17, 2015, Paramount Pictures has pushed back the film's release date to July 22, 2016.
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In August 2014, this was announced that Paramount Pictures has pushed back the film's release in time for the 50th anniversary celebration of the late Gene Roddenberry's original series.
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Simon Pegg revealed on The Graham Norton Show (2007) that he was involved in the writing process for this movie, and on May 19, 2015, on his website, he referred to the title as "Star Trek Beyond".
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According to Zachary Quinto, while he greatly enjoys the character Spock, he has made mention that he is ready to move on from the role and venture into other projects. He has stated though that he fu
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A renegotiation of contracts has meant a larger pay deal for the returning actors, while also writing in the option of Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto returning for a fourth film.
