Paramount+ Unveils Star Trek: Section 31 – A Direct-to-Streaming Film
Following the success of Star Trek: Lower Decks and in anticipation of Strange New Worlds Season 3, Paramount+ has released a new Star Trek film directly to its streaming platform. Clocking in at approximately 100 minutes, this special focuses on Michelle Yeoh's character, Philippa Georgiou, and her involvement with Section 31, Starfleet's clandestine division.
Critical reception has been mixed, with some reviews less than enthusiastic. IGN's Jordan Hoffman gave the film a 2/10, criticizing its potential to alienate long-time fans while failing to engage others. However, Yeoh's performance and action sequences are highlighted as positive aspects.
Intrigued? Here's where to watch and what to expect:
Where to Stream Star Trek: Section 31
Star Trek: Section 31 streams exclusively on Paramount+, bypassing Netflix and Disney+. Paramount+ subscriptions start at $7.99/month, or you can add it as an add-on to your Amazon Prime membership.
About Star Trek: Section 31
This Star Trek: Discovery spin-off expands on Michelle Yeoh's portrayal of Georgiou, now an undercover agent working within the secretive Section 31. While its placement within the overall Star Trek timeline is somewhat ambiguous, it generally falls between the original series and Star Trek: The Next Generation. The official synopsis: "Emperor Philippa Georgiou is tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets, while simultaneously confronting the consequences of her past actions."
Where to Stream Other Star Trek Content
Paramount+ is the primary streaming home for most of the Star Trek franchise, including Star Trek: Discovery, Strange New Worlds, Lower Decks, the original series, and numerous films. For example:
- Star Trek: The Original Series: Season 1 is available on Pluto TV (free, with ads), while the complete series requires a Paramount+ subscription.
- Star Trek: Discovery, Lower Decks, and Strange New Worlds: All stream on Paramount+.
Star Trek: Section 31 Cast and Crew
- Director: Olatunde Osunsanmi
- Screenplay: Craig Sweeny
- Starring: 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), and Jamie Lee Curtis (Control).
Rating and Runtime
Rated PG-13 for violence, suggestive material, and language. Runtime: 1 hour and 40 minutes.