A hero will rise as humanity’s fate is at stake, new preview promises

Mar 21, 2013 09:55 GMT  ·  By

A brand new, international trailer for “Star Trek Into Darkness” has been released and – and you don’t have to take only my word for it, you will see for yourself – it’s the most revealing and dramatic so far.

Check it out in full and in HD above.

Not only does it bring the focus back on Cpt. Kirk, but it also shows more of the villain who has the very fate of humanity in his hand, thus offering viewers a better appreciation of the challenge ahead.

Unless a team of brave men and women, led by the fearless and occasionally too reckless Kirk, succeed, the world as we know it is doomed.

“Star Trek Into Darkness” is the sequel to the 2009 “Star Trek,” a reboot based on the original TV series and films. It will be out on May 17.

It is directed by J.J. Abrams, and stars Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana and Benedict Cumberbatch.

“Have I got your attention now?” Why, Mr. Cumberbatch sir, I believe you do.