Star Trek Beyond facts for kids
Star Trek Beyond is an exciting 2016 American science fiction action movie. It was directed by Justin Lin and written by Simon Pegg and Doug Jung. The movie is based on the famous Star Trek TV series, which was created by Gene Roddenberry.
This film is the 13th movie in the popular Star Trek movie series. It is also the third movie in the newer "reboot" series, which tells new stories with younger versions of the classic characters. The movie stars Chris Pine as Captain Kirk, Zachary Quinto as Spock, Simon Pegg as Scotty, Karl Urban as Bones, Zoe Saldana as Uhura, John Cho as Sulu, and Anton Yelchin as Chekov. The villain is played by Idris Elba. The legendary actor Leonard Nimoy, who played Spock in the original series, also appears in the film.
Contents
What is Star Trek Beyond About?
Star Trek Beyond follows the crew of the USS Enterprise on another amazing adventure. Their mission is to explore new parts of the galaxy. They face many dangers and challenges far from home. The story focuses on themes of teamwork and what it means to be part of a family.
The Crew's Mission
The movie begins with the Enterprise crew on a long five-year mission. They are exploring deep space. During their journey, they stop at a large space station called Yorktown. This station is a huge, futuristic city where many different alien species live and work together. It's a place for rest and resupply.
A Dangerous Rescue Mission
While at Yorktown, the Enterprise is asked to help a stranded alien ship. This leads them into a dangerous nebula, which is a cloud of gas and dust in space. There, they are attacked by a powerful new enemy named Krall. Krall and his swarm of ships quickly destroy the Enterprise. The crew is forced to abandon their ship and crash-land on an unknown planet called Altamid.
Surviving on an Alien Planet
Separated and scattered across the planet, the crew must find each other. They also need to figure out a way to escape. They meet a new alien character named Jaylah, who helps them. Jaylah is a skilled scavenger and fighter. She has been stranded on Altamid for a long time. Together, they work to uncover Krall's plans and stop him.
Main Characters
The movie features many well-known characters from the Star Trek universe. Each character has unique skills that help the team. Their different personalities often lead to funny or exciting moments.
Captain James T. Kirk
Played by Chris Pine, Captain Kirk is the leader of the USS Enterprise. He is brave and often takes risks to protect his crew. In this movie, he questions his purpose and leadership. He learns important lessons about working with others.
Spock
Zachary Quinto plays Spock, the logical and intelligent Vulcan first officer. Spock always tries to make decisions based on facts and reason. He often balances Kirk's more emotional choices. He also deals with personal challenges in this film.
Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy
Played by Karl Urban, Bones is the ship's doctor. He is often grumpy but cares deeply for his friends. His medical skills are vital for the crew's survival. He often provides funny comments and a different point of view.
Scotty
Simon Pegg plays Montgomery "Scotty" Scott, the ship's chief engineer. Scotty is a genius with machines. He can fix almost anything. He is crucial to the crew's escape plans on the alien planet. He also brings a lot of humor to the film.
Production and Release
Star Trek Beyond was released in 2016. It was a big movie event for fans. The film was made by several production companies, including Bad Robot Productions and Skydance Media.
Filming Locations
The movie was filmed in different locations to create its futuristic look. Some scenes were shot in Vancouver, Canada. Other parts were filmed in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, which provided amazing modern cityscapes for the Yorktown space station.
Music in the Movie
The music for Star Trek Beyond was composed by Michael Giacchino. He created an exciting and emotional score that fits the action and adventure of the film. Music helps to make the movie more thrilling and dramatic.
Images for kids
-
A friendly robot, like those seen in science fiction.
See also
In Spanish: Star Trek Beyond para niños
