Right off the heels of Lower Decks, and as we gear up for the release of Strange New Worlds Season 3, Paramount has introduced a new addition to the Star Trek universe with a straight-to-streaming movie titled Star Trek: Section 31. This special, clocking in at about 100 minutes, expands on Michelle Yeoh's character, Philippa Georgiou, from Star Trek: Discovery, and delves into the secretive Starfleet division known as Section 31.
Unfortunately, the reception among Star Trek fans has not been overwhelmingly positive. In a scathing 2/10 review for IGN, critic Jordan 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, if you're intrigued by the possibility of Michelle Yeoh's performance or simply want to see for yourself, here's how you can watch Star Trek: Section 31 online.
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 for streaming on Paramount+, rather than on platforms like Netflix or Disney+. Subscriptions to Paramount+ start 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 serves as a spin-off from Star Trek: Discovery, focusing on Michelle Yeoh's character, Philippa Georgiou, who transitions from an emperor to an undercover agent within the secretive Starfleet division. The timeline of Section 31 can be a bit convoluted, but it generally situates itself 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+
If you're looking to dive deeper into the Star Trek universe, Paramount+ is your go-to platform. It hosts most of the franchise, including Star Trek: Discovery, which serves as the precursor to Section 31, and the highly acclaimed Strange New Worlds. You can also find the original series and many Star Trek movies on Paramount+. 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 film boasts an impressive cast, including:
- 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 carries a PG-13 rating due to violence/bloody images, suggestive material, and some language. The film, designed for television, has a runtime of one hour and 40 minutes.
