Following the buzz from *Star Trek: Lower Decks* and the anticipation for *Strange New Worlds* Season 3, Paramount has introduced a new addition to the Star Trek universe with a straight-to-streaming movie titled *Star Trek: Section 31*. This roughly 100-minute special expands on the character of Philippa Georgiou, portrayed by Michelle Yeoh from *Star Trek: Discovery*, and delves into her involvement with the clandestine Starfleet division known as Section 31.
However, the reception among *Star Trek* fans has been less than stellar. In a scathing 2/10 review for IGN, critic Jordan Hoffman expressed his disappointment, 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 this, if you're intrigued to see if the film lives up to its criticism or if Michelle Yeoh's performance can salvage the experience, you might still want to give it a watch.
Emperor Philippa Georgiou joins a secret division of Starfleet, tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets while confronting the sins of her past.
Star Trek: Section 31 is exclusively available for streaming on Paramount+. Subscriptions start at $7.99/month. For those looking to consolidate their streaming services, you can also add Paramount+ as an add-on to an existing Amazon Prime account.
Star Trek: Section 31 is a spin-off from Star Trek: Discovery, focusing on Michelle Yeoh's character, Philippa Georgiou, as she transitions from an emperor to an undercover agent within the secretive Section 31 of Starfleet. The film's timeline is somewhat convoluted, situating itself between the original 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.
For fans looking to dive deeper into the Star Trek universe, most of the franchise, including Star Trek: Discovery, the precursor to Section 31, and Strange New Worlds, which many consider a highlight of modern Star Trek, is available on Paramount+. Additionally, you can find the original series and many Star Trek movies on the platform. Here are some quick links to explore more of Star Trek:
Star Trek: Section 31 was directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi and written by Craig Sweeny. The film features the following cast:
Star Trek: Section 31 is rated PG-13 for violence/bloody images, suggestive material, and some language. The film has a runtime of one hour and 40 minutes.