The film was converted to 3D in post-production. Star Trek Into Darkness premiered at Event Cinemas in Sydney on April 23, 2013, and was released on May 9 in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Peru, with other countries following. The film was released on May 16 in the United States and Canada, opening at IMAX cinemas a day earlier. Into Darkness has become a commercial success and received positive reviews, grossing more than $453 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing film of the Star Trek franchise.