
Star Trek Beyond (2016)
The final frontier...and beyond.
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Star Trek Beyond rating: IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic
With 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, backed by 7/10 on IMDb and 68/100 on Metacritic, critical reception of this film has been very positive.
About Star Trek Beyond
The USS Enterprise crew explores the furthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter a mysterious new enemy who puts them and everything the Federation stands for to the test.
Cast of Star Trek Beyond

Chris Pine
as Captain James T. Kirk

Zachary Quinto
as Commander Spock

Karl Urban
as Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy

Zoe Saldaña
as Lieutenant Nyota Uhura

Simon Pegg
as Lieutenant Commander Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott

John Cho
as Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu

Anton Yelchin
as Ensign Pavel Chekov

Idris Elba
as Krall

Sofia Boutella
as Jaylah

Joe Taslim
as Manas

Lydia Wilson
as Kalara

Deep Roy
as Keenser
Star Trek Beyond facts
- Budget
- $185M
- Box office
- $343.5M
- Collection
- Star Trek: Alternate Reality Collection
Our take on Star Trek Beyond
Directed by Justin Lin, this 2016 entry sends the USS Enterprise crew to the farthest edges of uncharted space, where a mysterious new enemy tests everything the Federation stands for. Working from a slim premise, the film leans on brisk action, the easy chemistry among the ensemble, and a spirit of exploration rather than heavy lore. It suits viewers who want a self-contained space adventure with kinetic set pieces and warm camaraderie, and it welcomes newcomers as readily as longtime fans. If you prefer cerebral, talky science fiction, the emphasis here on momentum and spectacle may feel lightweight, but as accessible franchise entertainment it moves confidently and keeps its heroes front and center.
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Audience opinions
What the audience liked
- •Lin delivers energetic space adventure with character-focused storytelling
- •Ensemble cast chemistry sparks genuine camaraderie and humor
- •Spacecraft sequences provide visually engaging science-fiction spectacle
What the audience disliked
- •Villain motivation becomes somewhat underdeveloped towards end
- •Space opera conventions feel familiar despite competent execution
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