Paramount+ unleashes a new Star Trek film, Star Trek: Section 31, directly to its streaming service. This approximately 100-minute feature expands on Michelle Yeoh's Star Trek: Discovery character, Philippa Georgiou, and her involvement with the clandestine Starfleet division, Section 31.
Critical reception has been mixed, with some reviews panning the film. However, Yeoh's performance and action sequences are cited as potential highlights. Intrigued? Read on for streaming details.
Where to Stream Star Trek: Section 31
Star Trek: Section 31 streams exclusively on Paramount+, bypassing Netflix and Disney+. Paramount+ subscriptions begin at $7.99/month, or can be added as an Amazon Prime add-on.
Plot Summary
A Star Trek: Discovery spin-off, Section 31 follows Michelle Yeoh's Georgiou as she navigates her role within this secretive Starfleet organization. The film's timeline placement is somewhat ambiguous but 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 Star Trek: Discovery and Other Star Trek Content
Paramount+ houses a significant portion of the Star Trek franchise, including Star Trek: Discovery (a prequel 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; Stream (subscription required) on Paramount+
- Star Trek: Discovery: Stream on Paramount+
- Star Trek: Lower Decks: Stream on Paramount+
- Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: Stream on Paramount+
Cast and Crew
Star Trek: Section 31, directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi (screenplay by Craig Sweeny), features:
- 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
Rated PG-13 for violence, suggestive material, and language, Star Trek: Section 31 clocks in at 1 hour and 40 minutes.