1982 Star Trek Time Capsule: Nimoy Quizzes Fans on Spock’s Future, Predicting His Return

In a gem from 1982, a video surfaces of Leonard Nimoy, Spock himself, quizzing Star Trek fans right after they witnessed his character’s death in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Despite the seemingly definitive end, fans were buzzing with theories of Spock’s return. Nimoy’s on-the-street interviews revealed a unanimous belief among fans: Spock couldn’t be gone for good. Some guessed he’d be “reborn” thanks to the Genesis planet’s life-giving powers, while others speculated about his return in a later film.

Their intuition was spot-on. Star Trek III: The Search for Spock brought their theories to life, showcasing Spock’s resurrection on the Genesis Planet and the reunion of his soul with his body. Be sure to check out the video below!