PremiumBlack Mirror Season 7: Release date, OTT platform, cast, trailer and more about mind-bending anthology series
Black Mirror Season 7 premieres April 10 on Netflix with six new episodes, including a sequel to USS Callister, and features a star-studded cast and a return to sci-fi roots.
Last Updated: 04.56 PM, Apr 07, 2025
Once again, Charlie Brooker's Black Mirror takes a thrilling, gloomy journey into the future in its mind-bending anthology series. The Emmy-winning program returns to Netflix on April 10 for Season 7, which promises six episodes that defy genres with their blend of comedy, science fiction, emotion, and the unsettling tech-dystopian tone that catapulted the series to fame.
During his appearance on Geeked Week on Netflix, Brooker hinted at the show's return to its roots. It's clear that some terrifying events take place, but perhaps not in a traditional horror film style; after all, these are science fiction stories. Emotional reckonings, psychological thrillers, and, most importantly, a sequel are all on the docket for this iteration.
The Return of the USS Callister Crew
Following the critically acclaimed Season 4 premiere, "USS Callister: Into Infinity" is sure to be a highly anticipated episode of Season 7. Following the seemingly fatal events of the first game, Captain Nanette Cole and her digital crew encounter additional dangers within their science fiction simulation in the sequel. This landmark installment marks the first direct continuation in "Black Mirror" history, and it features the return of Cristin Milioti, Jimmi Simpson, Billy Magnussen, and the original cast.
Episode Highlights
In case you were wondering what more is in store for this season, here it is:
Common People
After a medical emergency, a husband in a state of desperation (Chris O'Dowd) resorts to experimental technology in an attempt to save his wife (Rashida Jones), but the consequences may be more severe than he had anticipated. Joining Tracee Ellis Ross in the cast is...
Bête Noire
An executive at a chocolate firm (Siena Kelly) has her idyllic existence upended when an old acquaintance (Rosy McEwen) makes an unsettling comeback.
Hotel Reverie
A Hollywood actress, Brandy (Issa Rae), finds herself ensnared in a dreamlike, technologically advanced adaptation of a classic love story. Harriet Walter, Awkwafina, and Emma Corrin are also featured.
Plaything
Two actors, played by Peter Capaldi and Lewis Gribben, respectively, depict generations of a recluse gamer who is enamoured with a video game from the 1990s and may be connected to a gruesome cold case.
Eulogy
In this reflective and moving story, Paul Giamatti plays the lead role of a solitary man who, with the help of a memory-exploring device, returns to a pivotal point in his life.
Stellar cast
The worldwide cast of Black Mirror is as impressive as ever. Paul Giamatti, Emma Corrin, Rashida Jones, Issa Rae, Awkwafina, Peter Capaldi, Siena Kelly, Will Poulter, Asim Chaudhry, and countless more are all part of the season's lineup.
According to Brooker, this season is a little bit OG Black Mirror. There are some hilarious, some emotionally taxing, and some really terrible episodes. Two of these episodes are nearly feature-length, and there are a total of six.
Tech nightmares begin April 10
Season 7 of Black Mirror is looking like it will be the most ambitious season ever, thanks to its combination of genre-bending storytelling, terrifying technological concepts, and strong performances. Whatever your taste in entertainment—psychological horror, existential drama, or scathing satire—this season is sure to include something that will be too personal.
April 10 marks the worldwide premiere of all six episodes on Netflix. Get ready for another eerie journey into the not-so-distant future; buckle up.