The Best Star Trek Section 31 Movie That Is Not Being Made

Excitement is building for the upcoming release of Star Trek: Section 31, set to premiere on January 24 as the first full-length film in the Star Trek streaming era. This new film will not dive into the potential narratives established in Star Trek: Lower Decks, particularly its setup for a Section 31-focused storyline. Instead, it will directly spotlight the enigmatic black ops division of Starfleet, with Michelle Yeoh reprising her role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou. Directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi of Star Trek: Discovery, the film promises to maintain the darker themes prevalent in the earlier seasons of Discovery.

Exploring Lower Decks and Section 31’s Potential

The season finale of Star Trek: Lower Decks, titled “The New Next Generation,”serves as a clever backdoor pilot for an entirely new narrative. In this episode, the crew of the USS Cerritos successfully prevents a destructive soliton wave from endangering the Prime Universe by stabilizing the rift into a multiversal portal. This opens fascinating new exploration opportunities, with Captain William Boimler and the Section 31 commanding Anaximander set to venture into unexplored territories of the Star Trek multiverse.

The Multiverse’s Role in Starfleet’s Future

Under the supervision of Captain Carol Freeman and Admiral Alonso Freeman, Section 31’s missions from the resituated Starbase 80—now conveniently positioned near the multiversal portal—suggest an exciting collaboration ahead. Yet, it’s the prospect of Section 31 utilizing the Anaximander to probe the multiverse that truly hooks fans. Each journey presents a new threat and adventure that was tantalizingly hinted at but may remain unexplored.

Moreover, the narrative enhancements from Star Trek: Prodigy contributed substantial lore about the multiverse, including the ominous timeline-eating Loom. If Section 31 were to exploit this Loom for nefarious purposes, it could set the stage for a showdown with seasoned explorer Wesley Crusher as he teams up with Captain Boimler. Such imaginative crossover scenarios showcase the endless potential within the Star Trek multiverse.

The Future of Star Trek: Navigating Production Challenges

Despite the promising setups, the multiverse story initiated in Star Trek: Lower Decks will not be explored further. The decision not to produce additional seasons of Mike McMahan’s animated series leaves the Anaximander’s adventures and the narrative arcs of Starbase 80 unresolved. Instead, Paramount+ has pivoted its focus towards existing productions, including Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.

The finale of Lower Decks echoes a troubling trend among other recent Star Trek series, which also saw character arcs dangling without resolution. With Star Trek: Discovery hinting at continued narratives, the fate of beloved series like Star Trek: Prodigy, which set up its new crew’s adventures, remains uncertain. Overall, it seems that the fate of Section 31’s multiverse adventures, while potentially leading to new films or spin-offs, will ultimately depend on the success of Star Trek: Section 31 when it premieres.

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