Next Star Trek Film Confirmed For 2016

As has been long rumored, the third installment of the rebooted Star Trek film series will hit theaters sometime in 2016.

According to THR, Paramount Senior VP Edward Ryan has confirmed the release of “Star Trek 3” along with a slew of other franchise sequels, including Transformers and G.I. Joe.

For 2016, Ryan promised Paranormal Activity 5, a new take on Ben Hur directed by Timur Bekmambetov, the return of Eddie Murphy for Beverly Hills Cop, Transformers 5, GI Joe 3, Hansel and Gretel 2 and Star Trek 3.

As we previously reported, Roberto Orci has been tapped to direct the film the next Star Trek film. Orci has been busy handling writing duties, alongside with J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay.