Paramount+ Unveils Star Trek: Section 31 – A Direct-to-Streaming Film
Hot on the heels of Lower Decks and in anticipation of Strange New Worlds Season 3, Paramount+ has released a new Star Trek movie directly to its streaming platform. Clocking in at approximately 100 minutes, this special focuses on Michelle Yeoh's character, Philippa Georgiou, from Star Trek: Discovery, and her involvement with the clandestine Starfleet division, Section 31.
Critical reception, however, has been less than stellar. IGN's Jordan Hoffman gave the film a scathing 2/10 review, stating it would "infuriate Star Trek fans and bore everyone else." He praised Yeoh's fight scenes as the only redeeming quality.
Intrigued despite the negative reviews? Here's where to watch it and what to expect.
Where to Stream Star Trek: Section 31
Star Trek: Section 31 streams exclusively on Paramount+, bypassing Netflix and Disney+. Paramount+ subscriptions begin at $7.99/month, or can be added as an Amazon Prime add-on.
Plot Summary: Star Trek: Section 31
A Star Trek: Discovery spin-off, Section 31 follows Michelle Yeoh's character, now an Emperor turned undercover agent, as she navigates the complexities of this secretive Starfleet division. The film's timeline placement within the larger Star Trek universe is somewhat ambiguous, generally falling between the original series and Star Trek: The Next Generation. The official synopsis reads:
"Emperor Philippa Georgiou is tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets while confronting the sins of her past."
Where to Stream Other Star Trek Series
Paramount+ is the home for most of the Star Trek franchise, including Star Trek: Discovery (the prequel to Section 31), the critically acclaimed Strange New Worlds, the original series, and the majority of the Star Trek films. Quick links below:
- Star Trek: The Original Series: Stream Season 1 (free) on Pluto TV; Stream (subscription required) on Paramount+
- Star Trek: Discovery: Stream on Paramount+
- Star Trek: Lower Decks: Stream on Paramount+
- Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: Stream on Paramount+
Cast and Crew
Star Trek: Section 31 was directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi, with a screenplay by Craig Sweeny. The cast includes:
- Michelle Yeoh as Philippa Georgiou
- Omari Hardwick as Alok
- Kacey Rohl as Rachel Garrett
- Sam Richardson as Quasi
- Sven Ruygrok as Fuzz
- Robert Kazinsky as Zeph
- Humberly González as Melle
- James Hiroyuki Liao as San
- Jamie Lee Curtis as Control
Rating and Runtime
Rated PG-13 for violence, suggestive material, and language, Star Trek: Section 31 has a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes.
