The main sci-fi saga was getting its first movie in 8 years and the first photo has been revealed

Fans have been waiting for it since the release of Star Trek Unlimited in theaters in 2016, and the good news is finally here: the new film of the famous sci-fi franchise is finally seeing the light of day and has even started filming!

While there is currently no shortage of Star Trek series – namely on Paramount+ – and telling many stories that take us into infinite space, the feature film side was worth the wait. After years of no news, we’re finally happy: As Variety reports, the next film is in full production. Proof of this is from the live photo shoot with the lead actor…

Yes, it’s confirmed: Star Trek: Section 31, as it’s officially titled, will be directed by Michelle Yeoh, reprising her role as the Empress! The film will be a spin-off of the 2017 Star Trek: Discovery series, which will begin airing its fifth and final season on Paramount+ in early April. Thus, we will not have to say goodbye to Empress Philippa Georgios, who will continue her little journey in the feature film.

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Michelle Yoo So he finds the character he first played in the inaugural season Star Trek: Discovery. In the film, Empress Georgiou joins Division 31, a secret Starfleet unit tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets. According to the official review, he will also face the mistakes of the past…

Star Trek: Episode 31 It was originally planned as a series before Paramount+ decided to turn the project into a movie – a movie written by, among others, screenwriter Craig Sweeney (Limitless) and directed by Olatunde Osunsan, who directed many of the episodes. Star Trek: Discovery.

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Over the years, there have been many rumors and announcements about multiple Star Trek movies. There was a Quentin Tarantino project that never happened, or at least a sequel Star Trek Limitless with Chris Pine, who remains a mystery. A film made several centuries ago was also mentioned. Finally it is Section 31 Who will win!

on the casting side, Michelle Yoo will be surrounded by Omar Hardwick (The Force), Casey Rolle (Hannibal, Wayward Pines), Sam Richardson (Whip, Ted Lasso), Sven Ruigrok (One Piece), Robert Kaczynski (Pacific Rim, Captain Marvel), Humberly Gonzalez (Genie and Georgia ) and James Hiroyuki Liao (Barry).

Star Trek: Section 31 is expected to debut on Paramount+ in 2025. As for Star Trek: Discovery, its final season will debut on April 4 on Paramount+. Meanwhile, the rest of the films and series of the franchise can be seen on the same platform.