Opening Rebuild

•  Added LSS logo and custom GENESIS logo.

•  The Kelvin sequence remains fully intact.

• ​ No young Kirk and young Spock scenes. These moments highlighted character traits (rebellion, logic) that are more effectively explored through the adult arcs and dialogue later in the film.

Reframing Nero

• The film resumes with Nero being captured by Klingons and his escape from Rura Penthe.

• The addition provides context for where Nero has been during the 25-year gap since the prologue.

• Reconstructed the interrogation scene with new ADR.

Iowa Setup

• Added a custom Earth establishing shot before the Iowa diner sequence.

Vulcan Attack and Enterprise Assignment

• Removed Kirk’s bedroom scene.

• Cut Uhura’s scene about detecting a Klingon distress call.

• Moved the Vulcan attack to occur right after Starfleet receives the distress call.

• Removed Uhura’s reassignment from the Farragut and using Spock’s favor to board the Enterprise. 

• No Spock Uhura romance.

Nero’s attack on Klingon Rewritten

• Removed Kirk searching for Uhura after the PSA broadcast. He now runs directly to the bridge.

• Removed all references to the Klingon attack. The idea that a number of major Klingon vessels were destroyed without Pike, a seasoned captain, being aware of it didn't make sense.

• Pike now calls for a scan based solely on instinct.

Clarifying Command Decisions

• Removed Pike’s line that Kirk wasn’t supposed to be on the ship. It conflicts with his immediate decision to promote him to First Officer.

• Cut Pike’s second order about returning to rescue him. He now gives only one instruction: rendezvous with the fleet.

• This eliminates later contradictions in the Spock/Kirk argument and clarifies that Kirk’s choice to return is based on instinct, not mixed orders.

• Additionally replaced Kirk’s reply later on as he saves Pike to reflect this change.

Stealth Sequence Overhaul

• Replaced the heroic score during the Titan approach with a tenser, more atmospheric cue to better match the mood of a stealth operation.​

• Removed Kirk’s orders to Sulu about engaging the Narada if they gain a tactical advantage.

• This early foreshadowing undercut the impact of the Enterprise’s later return during the rescue. Its removal makes that moment more rewarding.

• Removed Uhura and Spock's moment and Uhura’s first name reveal.

Final Confrontation Cleanup

• During the Narada’s collapse, retained Kirk’s offer of help Nero but removed the sidebar with Spock.

• Nero now responds immediately, allowing his final words to land without interruption or awkward timing.

Ending Restructure

• Rescored the end sequence, spanning the medal ceremony, Pike’s farewell, and the Enterprise’s relaunch.

• Spock Prime’s final line changed for a fitting farewell.

• Removed Spock Prime’s closing monologue. 

• The final montage of the crew and ship plays under the remaining track instead. Footage slowed and vocals removed.