Paramount+ unleashes a new Star Trek film, Star Trek: Section 31, directly to its streaming platform, arriving hot on the heels of Lower Decks and in anticipation of Strange New Worlds Season 3. This approximately 100-minute special focuses on Michelle Yeoh's Star Trek: Discovery character, Philippa Georgiou, and her involvement with Section 31, Starfleet's clandestine division.
Critical reception has been mixed, with some reviews panning the film. IGN's Jordan Hoffman gave it a harsh 2/10, citing its potential to frustrate longtime fans while failing to engage others. However, Yeoh's action sequences are highlighted as a positive element.
Intrigued despite the negative reviews? Here's where to find it:
Where to Stream Star Trek: Section 31 Online
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.
Synopsis of Star Trek: Section 31
A Star Trek: Discovery spin-off, this film follows Emperor Philippa Georgiou's journey within Section 31. While its placement within the overall Star Trek timeline is debated, it generally falls between the original series and Star Trek: The Next Generation. The official synopsis: Emperor Philippa Georgiou, tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets, confronts her past transgressions.
Where to Stream Star Trek: Discovery
For a comprehensive Star Trek experience, Paramount+ also hosts Star Trek: Discovery (the prequel to Section 31), Strange New Worlds, the original series, and most of the Star Trek films. Quick links:
- Star Trek: The Original Series: Pluto TV (free, Season 1) and Paramount+ (subscription required)
- Star Trek: Discovery: Paramount+
- Star Trek: Lower Decks: Paramount+
- Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: Paramount+
Cast of Star Trek: Section 31
- 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
Star Trek: Section 31 is rated PG-13 for violence, suggestive content, and language. The film's runtime is 1 hour and 40 minutes.
