Following the success of Lower Decks and in anticipation of Strange New Worlds Season 3, Paramount has released a new Star Trek movie directly to streaming. This 100-minute special, Star Trek: Section 31, expands on the character of Philippa Georgiou, played by Michelle Yeoh, and delves into the secretive Starfleet division known as Section 31.
Unfortunately, the film has received a lukewarm reception from Star Trek fans. IGN's critic Jordan Hoffman gave it a scathing 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 criticism, fans curious about the film or eager to see Michelle Yeoh's performance might still want to check it out.
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.
Star Trek: Section 31 is available exclusively on Paramount+. You can also add a Paramount+ subscription as an add-on to your existing Amazon Prime account. 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, who transitions into an undercover agent within the secretive Section 31 division of Starfleet. The film's timeline is somewhat ambiguous but is situated between the original Star Trek series and Star Trek: The Next Generation. Here's the official synopsis:
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 predecessor to Section 31, and the acclaimed Strange New Worlds, can be found on Paramount+. The platform also hosts the original series and a majority of the Star Trek movies. Here are some quick links to explore more of the Star Trek universe:
- Star Trek: The Original Series
- Stream Season 1 (no subscription required): Pluto TV
- Stream (subscription required): Paramount+
- Star Trek: Discovery
- Stream: Paramount+
- Star Trek: Lower Decks
- Stream: Paramount+
- Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
- Stream: Paramount+
Star Trek: Section 31 Cast
Directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi and with a screenplay by Craig Sweeny, Star Trek: Section 31 features a talented cast:
- 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 due to violence/bloody images, suggestive material, and some language. The film has a runtime of one hour and 40 minutes.
