There’s still two months left until Paramount+ takes us into Starfleet’s secret black-ops division known as Section 31 for next year’s first “Star Trek” streaming movie, but the online platform just released a new “Section 31” video. It explains more about the secret organization and has definitely piqued our interest for the feature film’s release on January 24, 2025.
The new preview, aptly titled “What is Section 31?,” gives fans a chance to learn the facts surrounding the formation of this covert espionage operation and its dark past as a vital intelligence-gathering division that traces its roots back to the 20th century. I am receiving it. Early days of the federation.
This fascinating behind-the-scenes guide provides a great summary of the group’s history as seen across several seasons of the “Star Trek” television series, beginning with 1998’s “Deep Space Nine.”
“Welcome to Section 31. Here’s your black badge. Now get ready to report. Secret societies have existed since the beginning of the Federation and Starfleet itself. Despite their tactics, their efforts have not served the Federation. “I’m doing it.” Here’s the official synopsis for the show:
“In ‘Star Trek: Section 31,’ Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh is a fan favorite as Emperor Philippa Giorgio, a character she played in the first season of ‘Star Trek: Discovery,’ who joins Starfleet’s secret division. She, too, must confront her past sins.”
In the video above, Yeoh’s menacing character says, “It’s a refreshing ride!”
Written by Craig Sweeny and directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi, “Star Trek: Section 31” features a talented cast including Omari Hardwick (“Power”), Kacey Rohl (“Hannibal”) and Emmy Award winner Sam Richardson (“Ted Lasso”). I received the blessing of “), Sven Ruigrock (“One Piece”), Robert Kaczynski (“Pacific Rim”), Humberley González (“Genie” & Georgia”), James Hiroyuki Liao (“Barry”) and a young Miku Martineau (“Kate”) ).
“Star Trek: Section 31” arrives on Paramount+ on January 24, 2025 and is executive produced by Alex Kurtzman, Craig Sweeny, Aaron Baiers, Olatunde Osunsanmi, Frank Siracusa, John Weber, Rod Roddenberry, Trevor Roth and Michelle Yeoh. CBS Studios, Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment serve as producers.
