Set to premiere on Paramount+ on Friday, January 24, the upcoming Star Trek: Section 31 starring Michelle Yeoh (Philippa Georgiou) will see Yeoh’s iconic character join a clandestine division of Starfleet dedicated to safeguarding the United Federation of Planets—one that compels her to confront the mistakes and sins of her past.
With just over a month remaining before its debut, fans are treated not only to a new key art poster and official image but also an action-filled official trailer (above) that introduces a distinctive and different Star Trek atmosphere.
Star Trek: Section 31 – What We Know So Far
Drawing from a comprehensive Variety profile of the franchise published in March (The Future of ‘Star Trek’: From ‘Starfleet Academy’ to New Movies and Michelle Yeoh, How the 58-Year-Old Franchise Is Planning for the Next Generation of Fans), additional details about the highly anticipated project have come to light.
For fans trying to connect Section 31 to the broader Star Trek canon, some casting updates may pique your interest.
According to a scene referenced in the article, Yeoh’s Georgiou is seen standing alongside a younger Rachel Garrett (played by Kacey Rohl) in a club setting. Does her name ring a bell? Star Trek: The Next Generation featured Tricia O’Neil as an older version of the same character in the episode “Yesterday’s Enterprise” (Season 3, Episode 15) and even paid homage to her statue in the opening of Picard Season 3.
Given the character’s age, it’s likely that portions of Section 31 will take place well before the events of The Next Generation’s third season.
Executive Producer Alex Kurtzman has shared insight into his strategy for maintaining a balance between satisfying long-time Star Trek fans and bringing in new ones. He said, “You cannot create new fans to the exclusion of old fans. You must serve your primary fan base first, and you must keep them happy.
That is one of the most important steps to building new fans.” This statement also opens the door for the possibility of a sequel—something Yeoh has expressed interest. Additionally, Kurtzman is reportedly going through other TV movie opportunities, including a potential follow-up film for Picard, a notion Sir Patrick Stewart has recently expressed as well.
Details About Section 31
Produced by CBS Studios, Star Trek: Section 31 follows Yeoh’s Philippa Georgiou as she joins a secretive Starfleet division tasked with defending the United Federation of Planets while reckoning with her personal past.
The ensemble cast supporting Yeoh includes Omari Hardwick (Power), Kacey Rohl (Hannibal), Sam Richardson (Ted Lasso), Sven Ruygrok (One Piece), Robert Kazinsky (Pacific Rim), Humberly Gonzalez (Ginny & Georgia), James Hiroyuki Liao (Barry), and Miku Martineau (Kate).
The script is written by Craig Sweeny and directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi, with executive producers Alex Kurtzman, Craig Sweeny, Aaron Baiers, Olatunde Osunsanmi, Frank Siracusa, John Weber, Rod Roddenberry, Trevor Roth, and Michelle Yeoh herself. The production is a collaborative effort from CBS Studios in association with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment.
Release Information
Paramount+ will stream Star Trek: Section 31 exclusively in the United States and in all other international markets where the service is available. The film will be distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution. Fans eagerly anticipating the series can look forward to its premiere on January 24.
