Will there be a Star Trek IV?

[BillJ]

As someone for whom the whole cast dynamic is something that I adore, I'm somewhat dubious about them going ahead with more movies without Anton Yelchin. Of course, they can.... but it would feel like something is really missing to me, you know?

But I'm conflicted, because I really *really* enjoy these new movies, and would love to see more.

I thought they did a brilliant job of casting. I wasn't sure new actors could do the roles justice, but they did it.

 

[AdmiralBruno]

They should have put Shatner in the movie!

 

[BillJ]

They should have put Shatner in the movie!

No.

 

[AdmiralBruno]

yes. Shatner is in great shape for his age, but he's no spring chicken. We need to get as much of him as possible, and he should've had a role in the film.

He could've even played a different character.

 

[Tom Servo]

Unless there was a real plot driven reason for him to be there, it would just be distracting stunt casting.

 

[Locutus of Bored]

yes. Shatner is in great shape for his age, but he's no spring chicken. We need to get as much of him as possible, and he should've had a role in the film.

He could've even played a different character.

I like Shatner, but I don't need to see him in these movies. He's made some great documentaries about Trek. I'd love to see more of those.

 

[Kemaiku]

I'd prefer there wasn't now. Or that they really change things up by leaving them with a totally new ship that isn't the Enterprise in Beyond. And imply the crew will be going their separate ways in short order. It leaves them the option to bring in two or more ships with portions of the crew next time for something new.

 

[Galileo7]

I just hope that Star Trek 4(fourteen) has an Enterprise that will be impressive. Maybe it will be JJ's 1701-A.

 

[Joel_Kirk]

If Beyond makes money (which it will) there will be a 4th film.

 

[DataRules]

If there is going to be a fourth movie, I wonder how the Chekov character will be handled. :-(

 

[Dukhat]

They should have put Shatner in the movie!

Shatner hasn't been part of Star Trek since the '90's. He's unnecessary for Star Trek' s success.

BTW, the movie cast were contracted for four films. So there will most definitely be another one. And probably another one after that.

 

[CorporalClegg]

Are your sure? AFAIK the only ones who are signed-on for a fourth film are Pine and Quinto and it's optional.

 

[Cyrus]

I am sure there will be a 4th film, as they already have the main actors under contract. I am more worried about the 5th one. Considering how the previous ST5 turned out, maybe they should just go directly to ST6 and also keep Pine away from the director chair.

 

[ManaByte]

If there is going to be a fourth movie, I wonder how the Chekov character will be handled. :-(

They could handle him how they did in the animated series.

Also, Paramount signed both Pine and Quinto to a fourth movie before filming on Beyond had even begun, so those two are definitely locked in if they decide to do it.

 

[Nyotarules]

The actors will be in their 40's in a few years, close to the age of the TOS actors in STMP so maybe Voyager can show up in the next movie

 

[Awesome Possum]

Shatner hasn't been part of Star Trek since the '90's. He's unnecessary for Star Trek' s success.

BTW, the movie cast were contracted for four films. So there will most definitely be another one. And probably another one after that.

Plus Shatner is more famous for being William Shatner than for being Kirk.

 

[Peach Wookiee]

Wouldn't a fourth JJ-verse movie technically be Star Trek XIV?

 

[The Wormhole]

If there is going to be a fourth movie, I wonder how the Chekov character will be handled. :-(

Chekov will be reassigned to the Reliant. Problem solved. Kevin Riley, Arex or Illia will take over navigation. Or not, STID got by without a speaking navigator.

 

[Noname Given]

Do you think this will do well enough to merit a fourth film? I've heard projections are lighter than the first two movies. Also, money that could've went to making the movie prettier went to Pine and Quinto because they re-negotiated for more money. Went from $1.5 million in the second movie to $6 million in this one when it was only supposed to be $3M but they argued seven years had elapsed and they could get new contracts, blah blah. Seems a bit high considering the movies are only modestly profitable.

Modestly profitable? In the Star Trek Feature Film Franchise (adjusted for inflation - scroll don a bit on the link):
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/franchises/chart/?view=main&id=startrek.htm&sort=rank&order=ASC&p=.htm

Star Trek (2009) is the HIGHEST grossing Star Trek film in the series and Star Trek Into Darkness is #4 (of the 12 films released to date.) So your premise is mostly invalid as we ARE just discussing Star Trek feature films; and the Studio knows what past ones have made; and what to expect from a film of this franchise (plus all the merchandising). And if you DON'T adjust for inflation Star Trek Into Darkness is #2

As to whether we'll get a 4th film in this timeline using this cast of actors - I guess it will depend on how much this one makes; as in the end, Profit and ROI (Return on Investment) percentage.

 

[Shalashaska]

Modestly profitable? In the Star Trek Feature Film Franchise (adjusted for inflation - scroll don a bit on the link):
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/franchises/chart/?view=main&id=startrek.htm&sort=rank&order=ASC&p=.htm

Star Trek (2009) is the HIGHEST grossing Star Trek film in the series and Star Trek Into Darkness is #4 (of the 12 films released to date.) So your premise is mostly invalid as we ARE just discussing Star Trek feature films; and the Studio knows what past ones have made; and what to expect from a film of this franchise (plus all the merchandising). And if you DON'T adjust for inflation Star Trek Into Darkness is #2

As to whether we'll get a 4th film in this timeline using this cast of actors - I guess it will depend on how much this one makes; as in the end, Profit and ROI (Return on Investment) percentage.

Gross isn't everything if your budget is a lot higher than those other films. Star Trek and Into Darkness have the highest-budgets of all the films even with inflation save maybe The Motion Picture.

The studio is comparing these films to other modern blockbusters and not to older Trek films. Paramount wants to hit that Avengers/Star Wars/F&F level of $1 billion. Pegg said in an interview that that's what they're trying to do with Beyond.

In this day and age, if your big-budget blockbusters aren't making at least $1 billion, there's always room for improvement, at least that's what studio heads would think. They want to turn Star Trek into one of those franchises.