Star Trek: Section 31
Director: Olatunde Osunsanmi
Actors: Michelle Yeoh, Omari Hardwick, Sam Richardson
PlotEmperor Philippa Georgiou, having found herself transported from the Mirror Universe to the Prime Timeline, is recruited by the covert Federation organization known as Section 31. Recognized for her ruthless cunning and unparalleled combat expertise, Georgiou is tasked with investigating a series of mysterious interstellar attacks that threaten to fracture galactic stability. Working alongside a skilled but disillusioned Section 31 operative and an idealistic Starfleet liaison, Georgiou is forced to navigate the morally ambiguous world of espionage, deception, and preemptive defense. As she delves deeper into the conspiracy, she must balance her own survival instincts with the Federation’s principles and the growing suspicion that their enemies are closer than anyone realizes.
The investigation takes the team across diverse planets, as they piece together clues that reveal shifts in longstanding alliances and evidence of advanced technology in the wrong hands. Georgiou’s pragmatic worldview clashes with her colleagues’ optimism, challenging them to contemplate the necessity of sacrifice for the greater good. Encounters with shadowy adversaries and betrayals push the group’s loyalties to the brink. As political tensions escalate and Section 31’s true motives come under scrutiny, Georgiou is confronted by a moral decision that will shape not only her future but also the fate of the Federation itself.
Writers: Craig Sweeny, Bo Yeon Kim, Erika Lippoldt
Release Date: 24 Jan 2025
Runtime: 95 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: United States
Language: English
Physical Media Reviews
Section 31 disappoints as a film, despite solid 4K UHD visuals, strong audio, and comprehensive bonus features.