Nonetheless, Beyond looks to earn a lower opening weekend total than either Star Trek (2009) or 2013’s Star Trek Into Darkness.
Star Trek (2009) earned a $75.2 million domestic opening haul, while Into Darkness opened to $70.2 million domestic.
Directed by Justin Lin (Fast & Furious 6), Star Trek Beyond marks the 13th overall film in the Star Trek film franchise, and the first installment in the rebooted series to not be helmed by J.J. Abrams.
Will Star Trek Beyond live up to J.J. Abrams’ two prior trips to the final frontier?