Video: Star Trek Into Darkness premieres in London The director's latest instalment in the iconic franchise is the first 3D Star Trek movie ever, and while trying to make a bigger and better film than its 2009 predecessor, Abrams was also keen to appeal to those who aren't familiar with the film's characters. "Sequels often do that where they kind of start and assume that you care," he said. So we really had to say 'forget it, start over.' Of course knowing that fans of Star Trek are vocal and passionate and so if you are fan of Star Trek you will see things that will be rewards and references you will get, jokes you will get but you don't need to have seen it before. The high tech production sees the cast from Abrams' previous film reunite with a few new additions. For Chris Pine, who plays Captain James T. Kirk, it also served as an opportunity to catch up with some old friends. "There's a rapport that I think has built up over how many years now, four or five years," said Pine. It's just a matter of being friends which is great. And that is the ultimate treasure of this whole experience is that you get walk away with these beautiful, wonderful people as your friend.