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The future of Star Trek films shouldn’t hinge on Star Trek: Section 31

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As a seasoned gamer and Star Trek enthusiast who has seen the rise and fall of various sci-fi franchises, I can’t help but feel both excited and apprehensive about the upcoming release of Star Trek: Section 31. With its ambitious approach to non-theatrical filmmaking, it certainly promises a fresh take on the franchise that’s been close to my heart for decades.

After Star Trek: Lower Decks, the following significant Star Trek production is Star Trek: Section 31. This marks the first-ever non-theater film produced by the brand and will debut exclusively on Paramount+ on January 24, 2025. As one of the franchise’s most daring concepts, it could potentially usher in a new wave of Star Trek content.

Given the ongoing changes at Star Trek’s parent company, Paramount Global, under its new ownership, finding a cost-effective method to produce fresh Star Trek content is increasingly appealing. This approach must not only be feasible but also something that Paramount+ can do more frequently if it is to succeed.

There’s talk about two potential additional streaming movies being developed, but it’s uncertain if that’s entirely accurate. However, we remain hopeful. Yet, if Star Trek: Section 31 fails to perform well, the prospect of more streaming films might disappear.

In essence, it’s unfair. Refreshing the Star Trek brand with new films could be beneficial for keeping costs low and maintaining freshness. However, if Section 31 fails miserably, it might hinder future film productions, especially considering Paramount+ and higher-ups are likely treating this as a test run.

The show, Section 31, wasn’t viewed as a test run by us, but rather a TV series starring Michelle Yeoh from the get-go. Despite being officially announced years ago, numerous factors delayed its production. Eventually, the project was transformed into a film and planned to be concluded with just one movie due to the prolonged delay.

It’s unclear as to the exact reason, but it’s speculated that the upcoming film will have a significantly lower budget compared to a traditional show production. Moreover, the intriguing concept of a Star Trek story centered around Yeoh seems to be the main factor that suggests the future of streaming isn’t solely dependent on one standalone movie.

It seems highly probable that Paramount Global aimed to honor their agreement with Yeoh, recognizing her potential appeal for viewers on their platform, or understanding that terminating the contract would be costlier than producing a project. Regardless of the reasoning, it’s highly likely that another Star Trek film made exclusively for streaming is in development and this upcoming production may face greater pressure to succeed compared to its predecessors.

Ideally, should another movie be produced for Paramount+, let’s hope it aligns more closely with what Star Trek enthusiasts desire, rather than following the misguided assumptions of executives about what they believe casual fans prefer.

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2024-10-27 18:23

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