Michelle Yeoh’s Phillipa Georgiou steps out of the shadows, ready to conduct the dirty deeds of Starfleet in a bright and striking new poster forStar Trek: Section 31, alongside confirmation of the release date. Spinning out of the events ofStar Trek: Discoveryand helmed by Olatunde Osunsanmi,Star Trek: Section 31sees theformer Emperor of the Mirror Universe’s Terran Empire joining the clandestine armof Starfleet after her season 3 appearance, ready to make amends for past deeds. The movie is expected to release on Paramount+.

AsStar Trekhas warped toNew York Comic-Con, the release date forStar Trek: Section 31has finally been unveiled during the event alongside a new poster. Paramount+ confirmed that themovie will be released on the streaming service on August 18, 2025, globally.The teaser poster is simple, but striking, as Georgiou is seen against a simple lime-green background, with a purple hue helping her stand out even more. Georgiou is seemingly dressed in primarily dark clothes perfect for covert operations, including a large duster coat.

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What DoesSection 31’s New Reveal Mean ForStar TrekIn 2025?

The Movie Will Kickstart The Franchise’s 2025 Slate

While not much has been revealed by the new teaser artwork, the poster does offer a new glimpse at a costume that perfectly evokes the tone of the series.Georgiou’s uniform complements the spy thriller and the noir genre,while its lack of notable Starfleet iconography makes it perfect for Section 31’s dark deeds.

Every Upcoming Star Trek Movie & TV Show

Star Trek is ending series like Discovery and Lower Decks but renewed Strange New Worlds while setting up new streaming and theatrical movies.

Meanwhile, the January release date is a perfect fit for the upcoming slate ofStar Trekreleases. WithStar Trek Lower Deck’sfinal seasonset to conclude in December 2024 andStar Trek: Strange New Worldsseason 3 returning at an unknown date in 2025,Section 31will satisfy fans and bridge the gap between releases.

Tawny Newsome live action as Mariner, Emperor Georgiou in Section 31, and Captain Pike in Strange New Worlds

Our Thoughts OnStar Trek: Section 31’s Story

The Series Has Been A Long Awaited Production

With a lengthy production journey that saw the series be reworked from a series to a movie, many viewers are sure to breathe a sigh of relief now that a release date has been confirmed. WithStar Trek: Discoveryhaving concludedin May 2024, Georgiou’s fate is one of the few lingering plot threads left over from the series.

What Is Section 31? Star Trek’s Secret Organization Explained

Star Trek: Discovery has introduced Section 31, a clandestine organisation who are a force to be reckoned with. Just who are they?

Furthermore,Star Trek: Section 31will also explore one of Star Trek’s most elusive and somewhat controversial elements of its lore, showing a darker side to General Roddenberry’s idealistic future on-screen. As such, the movie is sure to provide not only answers but a new twist toStar Trek’slore.

Captain Georgiou pulls her weapon in Star Trek Discovery Vulcan Hello

Star Trek: Section 31

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Star Trek: Section 31 follows Emperor Philippa Georgiou as she joins a clandestine Starfleet division tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets, confronting the consequences of her past actions.

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