Paramount has moved “Star Trek: Beyond” back two weeks to July 22.
The studio had originally announced a July 8 release date late last year. It will face Warner Bros.’ “King Arthur” and Fox’s animated “Ice Age: Collision Course” on July 22.
The film will mark the 50-year anniversary of the television launch of the landmark science-fiction series. The TV series debuted on Sept. 8, 1966, on NBC and aired for three seasons.
Justin Lin is directing the third installment in Paramount’s rebooted “Star Trek” franchise with Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto in the lead roles. J.J. Abrams directed the first two “Star Trek” reboots in 2009 and 2013.
David Ellison’s Skydance Prods. and Abrams’ Bad Robot are producing. Orci and Abrams are the producers.
Lin directed the third, fourth, fifth and sixth installments of the “Fast and Furious” franchise.
2013’s “Star Trek Into Darkness” grossed $467 million worldwide, including $229 million domestically.
