After years of speculation, the Michelle Yeoh-led Star Trek spinoff Section 31 will finally enter production this year. According to Yeoh, as well as Paramount Star Trek boss Alex Kurtzman, Yeoh’s Philippa Georgiou won’t return in a new TV series, but will instead appear in a standalone Paramount+ movie. Georgiou was a loyal Starfleet Captain in one universe, and a cruel tyrant in another; the former is no longer with us, while the latter has been questioning their existence.
With this announcement comes one big question: when will the movie take place? We vaguely know what Section 31 will be about — it is, after all, named after Starfleet’s shadowy intelligence agency — but the when of it all is still up in the air.
Intriguingly, Section 31 could resolve an unfinished storyline from Discovery, and possibly connect to other disparate aspects of the Star Trek canon. Here’s how.
Does Section 31 have a release date?
While it’s unclear when the Section 31 movie will hit Paramount+, a new press release states it will go into production in late 2023. This makes the second half of 2024 a likely release date, which would put Section 31 sometime after the final season of Discovery. Because Yeoh helped launch Discovery with two versions of Georgiou from different universes, it would make sense to have Section 31 hit after Discovery wraps, bringing Mirror Georgiou’s journey full circle. But there are still a lot of mysteries to unravel here.
Michelle Yeoh in Discovery Season 1. Paramount+
Where Will Section 31 Fit Into Canon?
In the Discovery Season 3 episode “Terra Firma Part II,” Georgiou entered the Guardian of Forever time portal and was sent to a point in the past where the Mirror Universe and the Prime Universe had yet to drift too far away from each other. In the 32nd century of Discovery’s status quo, Georgiou couldn’t survive because she was from both the distant 23rd century and an alternate universe. So as soon as Georgiou stepped into the Guardian of Forever, a question was raised: would she end up back in the 23rd century, or somewhere else?
It seems unlikely Section 31 would put Georgiou into a time period we’ve never seen before. In fact, because there were so many references to Section 31 in Picard Season 3, it’s tempting to say the new movie could be set in the 25th century. Thanks to Picard, we know Section 31 has Captain Kirk’s body, among other curiosities, which suggests they’re up to something.
Putting Section 31 in the 25th century would also allow the movie to connect with other legacy characters who were roped into the spy organization, like Deep Space Nine’s Dr. Bashir. And if Georgiou were to see Section 31 a hundred years after she worked for them in Discovery Season 2, she may want to institute some big changes.
Discovery Season 3 ended Georgiou’s story by making it clear she no longer wanted to be the merciless dictator she once was in the Mirror Universe. Will that change in attitude carry over to Section 31? Will she want to conquer this facet of Starfleet, or just burn it all down?
All the Star Trek series currently stream on Paramount+.
Michelle Yeoh’s Star Trek Movie Will Finally Solve a Time-Travel Mystery
- Advertisment - 
Recent Comments
on CONCEPT ART: New Details Revealed for Disney Cruise Line Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point Destination
on David and Victoria Beckham so ‘Charmed’ by Tom Cruise They Have His Photos on Display at Their Home
on Iowa State starting RB Jirehl Brock among latest college football players charged in gambling probe
on Biden to tout bill’s prescription drug prices, energy provisions in pitch to Americans, aide says
on Iowa State starting RB Jirehl Brock among latest college football players charged in gambling probe
on The Rev. Al Sharpton to lead protest after Florida governor’s ban of African American studies course
on Sports World Hails ‘Superwoman’ Lindsey Vonn for Her Grand Comeback Despite Career-Changing Injury
on San Mateo County Community College District sues five companies over role in ‘pay to play’ scandal
on Saipan, placid island setting for Assange’s last battle, is briefly mobbed – and bemused by the fuss
on ‘Pokémon Scarlet’ and ‘Violet’ Fan Theories Suggest Legendary Time Travel, Alternate Dimension Plot
on Joe Manchin and Tommy Tuberville introduce bill on name, image and likeness rules for college sports
on Inside the Michael Jordan ‘Air’ movie, plus why NFL, others are buying into the sports film industry
on If you’re a frequent traveler, these wrap tops from Aday will revolutionize your on-the-go wardrobe
on How Does Jack Nicklaus Travel? Exploring the Private Jets Owned by the ‘Golden Bear’ Over the Years
on Hollywood Reporter: Tom Cruise negotiated with movie studios over AI before the actors strike began
on Ford Blue Cruise: US regulators investigate fatal crashes involving hands-free driving technology
on Dozens of boats cruise the Seine in a rehearsal for the Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony on July 26
on Devout athletes find strength in their faith. But practicing it and elite sports can pose hurdles
on Despite strong Lunar New Year holiday data, consumer spending in China isn’t roaring back just yet
on David and Victoria Beckham so ‘Charmed’ by Tom Cruise They Have His Photos on Display at Their Home
on CONCEPT ART: New Details Revealed for Disney Cruise Line Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point Destination
on CBS Sports announces Matt Ryan will join NFL studio show. Longtime analysts Simms and Esiason depart
on Boston College vs. Army live stream, how to watch online, CBS Sports Network channel finder, odds
on Boise State vs. Air Force live stream, odds, channel, prediction, how to watch on CBS Sports Network
on Biden to tout bill’s prescription drug prices, energy provisions in pitch to Americans, aide says
on After UFC Fallout, Conor McGregor Offers a Valuable Piece of Advice to Free Agent Francis Ngannou
on 2024 Super Bowl: CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports HQ to combine for 115 hours of weeklong coverage
on ‘Best Intention’: Chris Kirk Has Absolute Trust in Jay Monahan and PGA Tour’s Widely Debated Model
on 2023 NFL All-Rookie Team: CBS Sports draft expert, former GM unveil league’s best first-year players
on “Completely Knocked Me Out”: Rob Lowe Recalls Boxing Match With Tom Cruise On 1983 Brat Pack Classic
on CONCEPT ART: New Details Revealed for Disney Cruise Line Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point Destination
on “Completely Knocked Me Out”: Rob Lowe Recalls Boxing Match With Tom Cruise On 1983 Brat Pack Classic
on CBS Sports announces Matt Ryan will join NFL studio show. Longtime analysts Simms and Esiason depart
on Carlos Sainz’s Soccer Fanboy Emerges as Spaniard Shares Defining Moment With This Real Madrid Legend
on Biden: ‘At this point I’m not’ planning to visit East Palestine, Ohio, after toxic train derailment
on ‘Best Intention’: Chris Kirk Has Absolute Trust in Jay Monahan and PGA Tour’s Widely Debated Model
on Ahead of big sports weekend, dispute with Disney leaves millions of cable subscribers in the dark
on A heavy wave of Russian missile attacks pounds areas across Ukraine, killing at least 4 civilians
on 2024 Super Bowl: CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports HQ to combine for 115 hours of weeklong coverage
on 2023 NFL All-Rookie Team: CBS Sports draft expert, former GM unveil league’s best first-year players
on Army vs. Coastal Carolina live stream, how to watch online, CBS Sports Network channel finder, odds
on AL Rookie of the Year Julio Rodriguez Spreads Joy and Sportsmanship to the Youth of Loma de Cabrera
on After UFC Fallout, Conor McGregor Offers a Valuable Piece of Advice to Free Agent Francis Ngannou
on Dubai International Airport sees 41.6 million passengers in first half of year, more than in 2019
on Devout athletes find strength in their faith. But practicing it and elite sports can pose hurdles
on Despite strong Lunar New Year holiday data, consumer spending in China isn’t roaring back just yet
on Dave Portnoy: Taylor Swift’s security should ‘drag Kim Kardashian to jail’ if she attends Eras Tour
on CONCEPT ART: New Details Revealed for Disney Cruise Line Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point Destination
on “Completely Knocked Me Out”: Rob Lowe Recalls Boxing Match With Tom Cruise On 1983 Brat Pack Classic
on CBS Sports, Serie A announce new TV rights deal; Paramount+ to air over 400 Italian soccer matches
on Cam Newton’s Violent Public Incident Draws Hilarious Reaction From 3x All-Star: “Where Do I Sign Up
on Boston College vs. Army live stream, how to watch online, CBS Sports Network channel finder, odds
on Angel Reese Launches Foundation Dedicated To Empowering Women Through Sports & Financial Literacy
on A weaker dollar, skyrocketing prices and ‘record’ visitor numbers: Good luck in Europe this summer