<i>The Wrath of Khan</i> is released

The Wrath of Khan is released

June 4 1982 Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is released in the United States. Following the storyline begun in the 1967 Star Trek television episode “Space Seed,” this movie continues exploring eugenic themes as Captain Kirk is pitted against his nemesis Khan Noonien Singh, a superhuman who it is revealed for the first time is the result of genetic modification. In this film, the dangers of holding the power over life is made more explicit than previously displayed in the television series, as Khan possesses the Project Genesis, which gives him the power to create life.

The movie was a box office success, and is credited with renewing interest in the Star Trek franchise. In later reworkings of the series, Star Trek: Into Darkness(2013) reintroduced the character of Khan, demonstrating the success and continued interest in eugenic themes.

-Leslie Baker

  • Bennet, H., Phillips, W.F., Sallin, R. (Producers), & Meyer, N. (Director). (1982). Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan [Motion picture]. Hollywood, CA: Paramount Studios.

<i>The Wrath of Khan</i> is released

The Wrath of Khan is released

June 4 1982 Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is released in the United States. Following the storyline begun in the 1967 Star Trek television episode “Space Seed,” this movie continues exploring eugenic themes as Captain Kirk is pitted against his nemesis Khan Noonien Singh, a superhuman who it is revealed for the first time is the result of genetic modification. In this film, the dangers of holding the power over life is made more explicit than previously displayed in the television series, as Khan possesses the Project Genesis, which gives him the power to create life.

The movie was a box office success, and is credited with renewing interest in the Star Trek franchise. In later reworkings of the series, Star Trek: Into Darkness(2013) reintroduced the character of Khan, demonstrating the success and continued interest in eugenic themes.

-Leslie Baker

  • Bennet, H., Phillips, W.F., Sallin, R. (Producers), & Meyer, N. (Director). (1982). Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan [Motion picture]. Hollywood, CA: Paramount Studios.