A new Star Trek: Section 31 The image shows Michelle Yeoh leading her crew on a dangerous mission in a new environment. The feature film, which premieres on Paramount+ on January 24, 2025, is Paramount's first streaming film. Star Trek franchise. The next Section 31Directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi, it stars Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh as the Mirror Universe version of Philippa Georgiou, a character she originated in 24 episodes of the streaming series. Star Trek: Discovery. This version of Georgiou joins Starfleet on a risky mission where billions of lives are at risk.
TelaRant now you can share an exclusive first image of Star Trek: Section 31. It shows Georgiou, wearing a stylish jacket with spiked shoulder pads, on high alert as she leads a mission in what appears to be a cave system. Behind her is Omari Hardwick's Alok, the character who recruited her, also tense and ready. Behind them is Sam Richardson as the shapeshifter Quasi, looking nervous as he holds a flashlight. See the full-size image below:
Section 31 promises the most cinematic Star Trek in recent times
Michelle Yeoh's return fuels a wide-ranging adventure
This image reveals a glimpse of one leg of the grand adventure Georgiou's Starfleet crew is embarking on, one that will take them to planets as dangerous as Georgiou's past, which will also return to haunt her. As the image highlights, even though it won't hit theaters, the new Star Trek movie offers a cinematic experience unlike anything the franchise has seen since at least 2016 Star Trek Beyond.
Much of this cinematic feeling will be driven by Yeoh herself. She began filming the film about a year after winning the Oscar for Best Actress at the 95th Academy Awards for her performance in Everything everywhere at the same time. So, mark the first time she returned to character since her victory. In addition to decades of experience as an actress, she also brings with her the influence that accompanies this achievement, which is only magnified after her recent appearance as Madame Morrible in Evilwhich is a strong contender in the 2024-2025 awards season.
Star Trek: Discovery Gives Michelle Yeoh a Post-Oscar Debut
The actor finally has another leading role
In addition to marking the return of the franchise, Michelle Yeoh's new film offers her another post-Oscar debut. Star Trek: Section 31 This will be the first time the iconic actor has been given the lead role in a project since Everything everywhere at the same time premiered in 2022. Since the Best Picture-winning film's debut, she has only taken supporting roles in projects including The Witcher: Blood Origin, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, A haunting in Venice, American born Chineseand Evil.