Star Trek 4

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Next Star Trek film will see the return of Chris Hemsworth as Kirk's father

Chris Hemsworth will return in the next Star Trek film, according to director J.J Abrams.

And we're a little bit excited about it.

In a conversation with Access Hollywood, Abrams - who directed Star Trek and Star Trek Into Darkness - confirmed that Chris Hemsworth will return for the fourth film in the rebooted franchise.

The Thor and Avengers Assemble star will reprise his role as George Kirk, better known as Captain Kirk's doomed father, and is set to reunite with his son, played by Chris Pine.

Which is sure to make for some seriously good viewing.

Hemsworth won't appear in the upcoming Star Trek Beyond, which is directed by Justin Lin (although some other familiar faces will).

But does the announcement by Abrams mean he will also be back in the directing chair for the fourth instalment?

We can't wait to find out.

Star Trek Beyond is released on July 22.