Subtitle Star Trek Into Darkness -

: Critics have noted that the film's darker tone and themes of drone-like warfare and secret military branches (Section 31) serve as an oblique critique of real-world "war on terror" tactics. Viewing and Technical Information

: The story focuses on the "darkness" of revenge, as both Captain Kirk and the villain Khan are driven by a desire for retribution.

: It explores what happens when the idealized peace of the Federation is challenged by serious issues like terrorism and internal betrayal.