Paramount Pictures announced that it will release the first 9 minutes from Star Trek Into Darkness exclusively in IMAX 3D months prior to the film’s official release in May 2013. This sneak preview will play in approximately 500 digital IMAX 3D theaters beginning December 14.

“Our longtime partners J.J. Abrams, Bryan Burk and the Bad Robot team have really hit it out of the park — the footage is absolutely incredible,” said Greg Foster, Chairman and President, IMAX Filmed Entertainment.  “Their use of the IMAX Camera and canvas is sure to impress current and future Star Trek fans alike, and we’re thrilled to once again work with our friends at Paramount Pictures to offer this extended ‘first look’ at this highly anticipated summer blockbuster.”