'' Star Trek Into Darkness '' premiered at Event Cinemas in Sydney , Australia , on April 23 , 2013 , and was released on May 9 in Australia , New Zealand , the United Kingdom , Europe , and Peru , with other countries following . The film was released on May 17 in the United States and Canada , opening at IMAX cinemas a day earlier . '' Into Darkness '' was a financial success and received positive reviews from critics . Its gross earnings of over $ 467 million worldwide have made it the highest-grossing entry in the '' Star Trek '' franchise . At the 86th Academy Awards , the film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects . It was followed by '' Star Trek Beyond '' in 2016
86th Academy Awards
86th Academy Awards
Star Trek Into Darkness