Star Trek: Section 31 Director Olatunde Osunsanmi offered an enthusiastic response to the film’s future after 2025 when speaking about it at New York Comic Con. The next Star Trek: Section 31 follows Philippa Georgiou (Michelle Yeoh) from Star Trek: Discoverywho joins Starfleet’s titular secret division to protect the United Federation of Planets. The TV movie is the first of its kind in the franchise, while also being the first feature-length film in the sci-fi series since 2016. Star Trek: Beyond. It will arrive on Paramount+ on January 24, 2025.
Talking to Screen speech at New York Comic Con, Osunsanmi gave an enthusiastic response to the future of Star Trek: Section 31 after 2025indicating that more stories could branch off the TV movie depending on its reception. The director praises writer Craig Sweeney and executive producer Alex Kurtzman for their vision for the film and how it fits into the franchise’s broader lore. He says there are many directions the series could take after the film, meaning this probably won’t be the last time Philippa appears. Check out what Osunsanmi had to say below:
The wonderful thing about what Craig has done with this growth, and the wonderful, wonderful thing about what Alex does with this iteration of Star Trek that he has led is that each series, and now this film, is so incredibly character-packed, with the worlds. So if the audience loves it as much as we do, and I’m really excited for them to see it, there’s wonderful potential to continue. Yes, there are a million stories that could come out of Section 31, so I hope you enjoy.
What Osunsanmi’s Statement Means for Stark Trek After Section 31
A continued focus on Philippa seems very possible
Since Star Trek: DiscoveryWhile Gerard’s ending spawned this TV movie, there are many ways this latest entry could be a gateway to even more interesting stories for its characters.
While there have only been a few details revealed about the upcoming film, it’s clear the former leader of the Mirror Universe’s Terran Empire is ready to start a new life after the events of Discovery. Of all the next Star Trek movie and TV show, Section 31 remains the most mysterious despite the upcoming release date, as it’s unclear what missions Philippa will be tasked with. Still, Osunsanmi’s statement indicates that her appearance could take the franchise to the next chapter, with more stories featuring her in the future.
Alongside Yeoh in the lead role Section 31The cast will include Omari Hardwick (Army of the Dead), Kacey Rohl (Rebel Pines) and Sam Richardson (Ted Lasso) in the most prominent roles. While the talented cast has yet to reveal the extent of their roles, their stories will potentially lead to even deeper plots that could be highlighted in the franchise’s future. Since Star Trek: DiscoveryWhile Gerard’s ending spawned this TV movie, there are many ways this latest entry could be a gateway to even more interesting stories for its characters.
Our Take on Star Trek: Section 31’s Future After the Movie
There are many stories Philippa could be a part of
Because there is still a lot to be revealed about Star Trek: Section 31It’s unclear how the film could branch into more potential stories later on. However, Osunsanmi’s optimism about the film suggests a lot of potential for Philippa’s story to continue. Given how much development she’s gone through since first appearing in DiscoveryWe thought it would be interesting to see his characterization continue to evolve in his new role, far beyond the confines of just a TV movie.
To come Star Trek Movie or TV show |
Release date |
Star Trek: Lower Decks season 5 |
10/24/2024 |
Star Trek: Section 31 |
01/24/2025 |
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 |
2025 |
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy season 1 |
2025 or 2026 |