Following the success of "Star Trek: Lower Decks" and in anticipation of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" Season 3, Paramount has released a new, straight-to-streaming Star Trek movie titled "Star Trek: Section 31." This special, which runs approximately 100 minutes, expands on Michelle Yeoh's character, Philippa Georgiou, from "Star Trek: Discovery," and delves into the secretive Starfleet division known as Section 31.
Unfortunately, the movie has not been well-received by critics. IGN's Jordan Hoffman gave it a harsh 2/10 review, stating, "Section 31 will infuriate Star Trek fans and bore everyone else… Michelle Yeoh has a moment here and there where she shows off a cool fight move, and that’s the only thing keeping the movie from getting a 1, our lowest score." Despite the negative feedback, fans might still be interested in watching it for Michelle Yeoh's performance.
Where to Stream Star Trek: Section 31 Online
Star Trek: Section 31
Emperor Philippa Georgiou joins a secret division of Starfleet. Tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets, she must also face the sins of her past.
Watch it on Paramount+ or add it to your Amazon Prime account with a Paramount+ Add-On. Paramount+ subscriptions start at $7.99/month.
What Is Star Trek: Section 31 About?
"Star Trek: Section 31" is a spin-off from "Star Trek: Discovery," focusing on Michelle Yeoh's character, Emperor Philippa Georgiou, as she transitions into an undercover agent within the secretive Starfleet division, Section 31. The movie's timeline is somewhat ambiguous, fitting between the original Star Trek series and "Star Trek: The Next Generation." The official synopsis states:
Emperor Philippa Georgiou is tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets. She must also face the sins of her past.
Where to Stream Star Trek: Discovery
Paramount+
Most of the Star Trek franchise, including "Star Trek: Discovery," the precursor to "Section 31," and "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds," is available on Paramount+. You can also find the original series and many Star Trek movies on the platform. Here are some quick links to more Star Trek content:
- Star Trek: The Original Series - Stream Season 1 for free on Pluto TV or with a subscription on Paramount+
- Star Trek: Discovery - Stream on Paramount+
- Star Trek: Lower Decks - Stream on Paramount+
- Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - Stream on Paramount+
Star Trek: Section 31 Cast
"Star Trek: Section 31" was directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi and written 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
Star Trek: Section 31 Rating and Runtime
"Star Trek: Section 31" is rated PG-13 for violence, bloody images, suggestive material, and some language. The movie runs for one hour and 40 minutes.