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, titled "Star Trek: Section 31," expands on the character of Philippa Georgiou, played by Michelle Yeoh, from Star Trek: Discovery, and delves into the secretive Starfleet division, Section 31.
Unfortunately, the film has received mixed reviews, with IGN critic Jordan Hoffman giving it a harsh 2/10 rating. In his review, Hoffman states, "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 drawn to Yeoh's performance might still be interested in watching it.
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.
- See it at Paramount+
- See it at Prime Video
"Star Trek: Section 31" is exclusively available on Paramount+, not on Netflix or Disney+. A Paramount+ subscription starts at $7.99/month. For those looking to consolidate their streaming services, you can add Paramount+ as an add-on to an existing Amazon Prime account.
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 from an imperial ruler to an undercover agent within the clandestine Starfleet division. The film's timeline is somewhat complex, situated between the original series and "Star Trek: The Next Generation." The official synopsis reads:
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 "Strange New Worlds," can be streamed on Paramount+. The platform also hosts the original series and many Star Trek movies. Here are some quick links to more Star Trek content:
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
"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 a total of one hour and 40 minutes.