Michelle Yeoh, an Academy Award-winning actress, is set to star in Star Trek: Section 31, the franchise’s first film exclusively produced for streaming. This spinoff of Star Trek: Discovery sees Yeoh reprising her iconic role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou. As the former leader of the Terran Empire in the Mirror Universe, Georgiou’s journey continues as she becomes part of Starfleet’s enigmatic Section 31, a storyline introduced during the second season of Star Trek: Discovery.
The initial vision for Star Trek: Section 31 included a serialized format; development began in January 2019 with intentions to film from May to November 2020. However, the pandemic and Yeoh’s burgeoning success — particularly her Oscar win for Everything Everywhere All At Once — led to delays in production. Thankfully, Yeoh leveraged her acclaim to transition Section 31 into a feature film that will debut on Paramount+.
Latest Developments on Star Trek: Section 31
Full Trailer Released
The anticipated streaming film is slated for release in January 2025, with a new full trailer recently dropping. The trailer reveals Yeoh’s Emperor Georgiou meeting Alok, portrayed by Omari Hardwick, who invites her to join Section 31. Eager to confront a looming galactic threat, Georgiou aligns with other operatives, showcasing the unconventional methods of Section 31 that often clash with more orthodox Starfleet protocols.
Release Date for Section 31
Premiere Date Confirmed
Star Trek: Section 31 is officially scheduled to launch on January 24, 2025. This marks a significant milestone nearly five years after the project’s announcement. The timing is strategic, especially given the absence of new Star Trek content on Paramount+ in 2024, aside from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3, which is also set for 2025.
The success of Star Trek: Section 31 is crucial as it is the inaugural film of its kind for Star Trek on the streaming platform, and it promises to engage fans chomping at the bit for new adventures in the franchise.
Star Trek Enters the Streaming Film Arena
A New Era for Star Trek Films
Section 31 is groundbreaking as it is the first Star Trek movie created specifically for streaming, following more than a six-year hiatus since Star Trek Beyond hit theaters in 2016. This film breaks away from traditional Star Trek narratives, foregoing the classic starship environment to delve into the shadowy operations of the United Federation of Planets’ covert black ops division.
A successful run on Paramount+ could potentially open avenues for sequels showcasing Georgiou’s ongoing escapades and empower other classic Star Trek stories to transition to the two-hour streaming movie format.
Cast of Star Trek: Section 31
New and Familiar Faces
The film features an ensemble cast that includes Michelle Yeoh as Philippa Georgiou, alongside Sam Richardson, Omari Hardwick, Kacey Rohl, Rob Kazinsky, Sven Ruygrok, Humberly Gonzalez, James Hiroyuki Liao, Joe Pingue, Miku Martineau, and Augusto Bitter. Kacey Rohl portrays a younger version of Rachel Garrett, a character previously seen in Star Trek: The Next Generation’s poignant episode “Yesterday’s Enterprise.”
Highlighted roles include:
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Michelle Yeoh | Philippa Georgiou |
| Miku Martineau | Young Georgiou |
| Sam Richardson | Almost |
| Humberly Gonzalez | honey |
| Kacey Rohl | Rachel Garrett |
| Omari Hardwick | Offer |
| Sven Ruygrok | Fuzz |
| Rob Kazinsky | Zeph |
| James Hiroyuki Liao | Unknown |
Story Overview of Star Trek: Section 31
Exploring the “Lost Era”
The plot details remain under wraps, but it has been confirmed that portions of Star Trek: Section 31 will unfold during the “lost era”of Star Trek’s timeline, specifically the early 24th century prior to Star Trek: The Next Generation. The narrative encompasses elements of time travel, as Emperor Georgiou embarks on a journey back 800 years from the 32nd century established in Star Trek: Discovery. This backdrop may provide unique insights into the lore connecting The Original Series and The Next Generation.
In Star Trek: Section 31, Emperor Philippa Georgiou joins a secret division of Starfleet tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets and faces the sins of her past.
Star Trek: Section 31 Trailer
A Unique Take on Star Trek
The inaugural teaser trailer for Star Trek: Section 31 debuted at San Diego Comic-Con 2024, showcasing a more action-oriented approach that diverges from traditional storytelling within Star Trek. Central to the narrative is the moral conflict faced by Emperor Georgiou and her covert operations team, contrasting with typical Starfleet ethics. The trailer highlights key team members and includes flashbacks revealing the darker chapters of Georgiou’s history.
With the film’s release just weeks away, Paramount also released a full trailer that teases the thrilling narrative ahead. The trailer pans to reveal Georgiou’s recruitment for a vital Section 31 mission, hinting at significant galactic stakes, accompanied by striking visuals and high-octane action sequences that introduce various alien species set to appear in the film.
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