Star Trek goes Beyond the Universe

"Star Trek Beyond" is a science fiction action film based on the series of the same name created by Gene Roddenberry.

In this thrilling sequel to "Star Trek Into Darkness," Captain Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise encounter an alien warrior race when marooned on a distant planet after the destruction of their spaceship.

Halfway into their five-year mission, the crew is attacked by a seemingly unstoppable wave of unknown aliens, forcing them to abandon ship.

Stranded on an unknown planet and with no apparent means of rescue, the crew find themselves in conflict with a new and ruthless enemy.

Among the returning actors reprising their roles are:

Chris Pine ("The Finest Hour") as Captain James T. Kirk, commanding officer of the starship Enterprise; and Zachary Quinto ("Hitman: Agent 47") as commander Spock, First officer and science officer; Zoe Saldana ("Guardians of the Galaxy") as Lieutenant Nyota Uhur, communications officer; Karl Urban ("The Loft") as Lieutenant Commander Dr. Leonard McCoy, chief medical officer; Simon Pegg ("Ice Age: Collision Course") as Lieutenant Commander Montgomery Scott, second officer and chief engineer; John Cho ("Grandma") as Lieutenant Hikaru Suly, third officer and helmsman; and Anton Yelchin ("Green Room") as Ensign Pavel Chekov, the main navigator of the Enterprise.

Joining the cast are: Iris Elba ("Luther," "Pacific Rim") as the villain Krall, an evil and ruthless alien military commander; and Sofia Boutella ("Kingsman: The Secret Service") as the combatant Jaylah. Director Justin Lin ("Fast & Furious 6," "Fast Five," "Fast & Furious," "Annapolis") explores yet more unchartered space.

British actor Simon Pegg ("The World's End") co-wrote the screenplay with Doug Jung for this, the 13th film in the Star Trek film franchise and the third installment in the reboot series following the 2013 "Star Trek Into Darkness." "Star Trek Beyond" is a new adventure for all the trekkies out there who will not be disappointed in this entertaining, fun summer blockbuster that can also be viewed in 3D.