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 movie directly to its streaming platform. Clocking in at approximately 100 minutes, this special focuses on Michelle Yeoh's character, Philippa Georgiou, from Star Trek: Discovery, and her involvement with the clandestine Starfleet division, Section 31.
Critical reception has been mixed, with some reviews less than enthusiastic. One critic gave the film a harsh 2/10 rating, citing potential to infuriate longtime fans and bore others. However, Yeoh's action sequences are highlighted as a redeeming quality.
Intrigued despite the mixed reviews? Here's where to watch it and more details about the film.
Where to Stream Star Trek: Section 31
Star Trek: Section 31 streams exclusively on Paramount+, bypassing Netflix and Disney+. A Paramount+ subscription starts at $7.99 per month, or it can be added as an add-on to an existing Amazon Prime membership.
About Star Trek: Section 31
This film acts as a spin-off of Star Trek: Discovery, expanding on Michelle Yeoh's character arc as she navigates her role within 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 describes Georgiou's mission to protect the United Federation of Planets while simultaneously confronting her past actions.
Where to Stream Star Trek: Discovery and Other Series
Paramount+ is the home for much of the Star Trek franchise, including Star Trek: Discovery (the precursor to Section 31), the critically acclaimed Strange New Worlds, the original series, and most of the Star Trek films. Here are some quick links:
- Star Trek: The Original Series: Stream Season 1 (free) on Pluto TV; Full series (subscription required) on Paramount+
- Star Trek: Discovery: Paramount+
- Star Trek: Lower Decks: Paramount+
- Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: Paramount+
Star Trek: Section 31 Cast and Crew
- Directed by: Olatunde Osunsanmi
- Screenplay by: 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), Jamie Lee Curtis (Control)
Rating and Runtime
Star Trek: Section 31 is rated PG-13 for violence, suggestive material, and language. The film's runtime is 1 hour and 40 minutes.
