Star Trek: New Series Introduces Section 31

Paramount+ Releases 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 unveiled a new Star Trek movie, available directly for streaming. 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 frustration for longtime fans and a lack of broader appeal. However, Yeoh's action sequences are highlighted as a positive aspect.

Intrigued? Read on for streaming details and more.

Where to Stream Star Trek: Section 31

Star Trek: Section 31 streams exclusively on Paramount+, bypassing other platforms like 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 film serves as a spin-off from Star Trek: Discovery, expanding on Michelle Yeoh's character arc as she navigates her role 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 confronting her past actions.

Where to Stream Other Star Trek Series

Paramount+ is the primary streaming home for most of the Star Trek franchise, including Star Trek: Discovery (the precursor to Section 31), Strange New Worlds, the original series, and numerous 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.

• 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

Rating and Runtime

Star Trek: Section 31 is rated PG-13 for violence, suggestive content, and language. The film's runtime is 1 hour and 40 minutes.