Paramount+ Unveils Star Trek: Section 31 – A Direct-to-Streaming Film
Following the success of Star Trek: Lower Decks and in anticipation of Strange New Worlds Season 3, Paramount+ has released a new Star Trek movie exclusively on its streaming platform. Clocking in at approximately 100 minutes, this special focuses on Michelle Yeoh's character, Philippa Georgiou, and her involvement with Section 31, Starfleet's top-secret division.
Initial critical reception has been mixed, with some reviews less than enthusiastic. One critic gave the film a harsh 2/10 rating, citing potential fan dissatisfaction and a general lack of appeal for non-fans. However, Yeoh's action sequences are highlighted as a positive aspect.
Intrigued? Here's where to watch and what to expect:
Where to Stream Star Trek: Section 31
Star Trek: Section 31 is available exclusively on Paramount+. A Paramount+ subscription starts at $7.99/month, or it can be added as an Amazon Prime add-on.
Synopsis:
Emperor Philippa Georgiou, now an undercover agent, is tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets while confronting her past actions. The film's placement within the Star Trek timeline is somewhat ambiguous, generally fitting between the original series and Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Where to Stream Related Star Trek Content:
Paramount+ is the home for a significant portion of the Star Trek franchise, including Star Trek: Discovery (the prequel to Section 31), Strange New Worlds, the original series, and most of the feature films. Specific streaming options for some titles include free streaming on Pluto TV (Season 1 of the original series) and Paramount+ (for most other titles).
- Star Trek: The Original Series: Pluto TV (Season 1, free), Paramount+ (subscription required)
- Star Trek: Discovery: Paramount+
- Star Trek: Lower Decks: Paramount+
- Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: Paramount+
Cast and Crew:
- Director: Olatunde Osunsanmi
- Screenwriter: Craig Sweeny
- Cast: Michelle Yeoh (Philippa Georgiou), Omari Hardwick (Alok), Kacey Rohl (Rachel Garrett), Sam Richardson (Quasi), Sven Ruygrok (Fuzz), Robert Kazinsky (Zeph), Humberly González (Melle), James Hiroyuki Liao (San), Jamie Lee Curtis (Control)
Rating and Runtime:
Rated PG-13 for violence, suggestive material, and language. Runtime: 1 hour and 40 minutes.
