Download Hollywood Movie - Star Trek Section 31
Section 31 movie is a 2025 American science fiction television film set in the Star Trek universe. Directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi and written by Craig Sweeny, the film stars Michelle Yeoh reprising her role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou, now recruited by the secret Starfleet division Section 31. Originally announced as a Paramount+ event series, the project was reimagined as a standalone feature and premiered exclusively on the streaming service on January 24, 2025.
Director & Writer
Olatunde Osunsanmi—known for his visionary television work—helms Section 31, pushing cinematic boundaries within the Star Trek franchise. The screenplay by Craig Sweeny, with story contributions from Bo Yeon Kim and Erika Lippoldt, weaves espionage thrills with moral complexity as Georgiou navigates loyalties between her dark Mirror Universe past and Starfleet’s ideals.
Plot Synopsis
Set in the “lost era” between The Original Series films and Next Generation, Section 31 follows Philippa Georgiou, a former Mirror Universe emperor now operating as an undercover agent for Section 31. Tasked with neutralizing existential threats to the Federation, Georgiou leads a team of operatives on a high‑stakes mission that blurs ethical lines. As shadows from her ruthless Mirror self emerge, she must decide if loyalty to Starfleet or self‑preservation will define her future.
Star Cast & Characters
- Michelle Yeoh as Emperor Philippa Georgiou – A complex operative torn between redemption and duty.
- Omari Hardwick as Section 31 Field Commander – Georgiou’s pragmatic right hand.
- Sam Richardson as Intelligence Officer – Provides comic relief with sharp strategy insights.
- Robert Kazinsky as Tactical Lead – A loyal soldier grappling with moral ambiguity.
- Kacey Rohl as Security Analyst – Young prodigy decoding enemy communications.
- Jamie Lee Curtis as the voice of Control (AI) – A surprise cameo adding meta‑spy flair to the film’s climax.
Production & Release
Filmed at Pinewood Toronto Studios from January to March 2024, Section 31 features cinematography by Glen Keenan and a dynamic score by Jeff Russo. Produced by CBS Studios in partnership with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment, the movie has a brisk 95‑minute runtime. Paramount+ released it globally on January 24, 2025, marking the franchise’s first direct‑to‑streaming film.
Reception & Legacy
Although anticipated by Star Trek fans, the Section 31 movie received mixed to negative reviews. Critics praised Yeoh’s performance but noted uneven pacing and thin character development, labeling it a lesser entry compared to prior films. Despite this, Section 31 expands the franchise’s scope, setting the stage for future event‑style releases and sparking discussions on the role of covert action in Starfleet.