The twisted, tech-fueled anthology series Black Mirror is gearing up for its seventh season, and it’s shaping up to be a return to form for fans of Charlie Brooker’s dystopian brainchild.
Set to drop on Netflix on April 10th, 2025, the seventh season of the hit show promises six new episodes packed with its signature blend of sci-fi unease, biting satire, and a star-studded cast that could make even the most stoic viewer double-take.
Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming season as we brace ourselves for another round of existential dread.
When Does Black Mirror Season 7 Come Out?
Mark April 10th, 2025, in your diaries—or, more likely, your streaming queue.
Netflix confirmed the release date alongside a chilling trailer drop today, March 13, giving us just under a month to mentally prepare for what Brooker has in store. Unlike the four-year gap between Seasons 5 and 6 (thanks to production shake-ups and a global pandemic), this time, the wait has been a relatively brisk two years since Season 6 hit screens in June 2023. It’s a sign that Black Mirror is back in full swing, and we’re not complaining.
Season 7 will deliver six fresh tales, with two reportedly clocking in at feature-length runtimes. The trailer was recently released for the seventh season of the hit show.
Brooker has teased a “mix of genres and styles,” ranging from “deeply unpleasant” to “quite funny” and “emotional.” But the headline-grabber here is the inclusion of a sequel to the fan-favorite Season 4 episode “USS Callister”—a first for the anthology series.
Typically, Brooker wipes the slate clean with each installment, often leaving characters to their grim fates. This time, he’s “growing as a human” (his words) by keeping some alive for a second go-round.
Who Will Return For Black Mirror Season 7?
The “USS Callister” sequel picks up after the demise of Robert Daly (Jesse Plemons), the troubled programmer who trapped digital clones of his coworkers in a Star Trek-esque simulation. The official synopsis teases: “Robert Daly is dead, but for the crew of USS Callister, their problems are just beginning.”
Expect returning faces like Cristin Milioti (Nanette Cole), Jimmi Simpson, Billy Magnussen, Osy Ikhile, and Milanka Brooks, though Plemons’ absence seems likely given Daly’s exit—unless flashbacks or digital trickery bring him back. It’s a bold move for a show that thrives on standalone stories, and we’re itching to see how it pays off.
Brooker isn’t kidding when he calls this lineup “embarrassingly stacked.”
Season 7 boasts a roster that reads like a Hollywood fever dream: Issa Rae, Paul Giamatti, Awkwafina, Emma Corrin, Rashida Jones, Tracee Ellis Ross, Peter Capaldi, Chris O’Dowd, and Harriet Walter, to name a few. Returning Black Mirror vets include Will Poulter (fresh off Bandersnatch), Asim Chaudhry, and the “USS Callister” crew.
Newcomers like Michele Austin, Ben Bailey Smith, Josh Finan, and James Nelson-Joyce round out the ensemble. Plot details are under wraps, so we don’t know who’s starring in what—part of the Black Mirror charm is the surprise—but with this talent, expect fireworks.
Season 6 stirred the pot with its “Red Mirror” experiments, leaning into horror with werewolves and demons, but Season 7 is doubling down on sci-fi. Brooker’s calling it a “back to basics” approach, with all episodes rooted in techno-dystopia. The trailer hints at themes of AI, virtual reality, and human consciousness—classic Black Mirror territory.
What Else We Know (and Don’t) About Black Mirror Season 7
Behind the scenes, Brooker teams up again with executive producers Annabel Jones and Jessica Rhoades under Broke & Bones, the production outfit he and Jones launched after splitting from Endemol Shine. Directors include Toby Haynes (helming two episodes, including the “USS Callister” sequel), David Slade, and newcomer Haolu Wang. Episode titles like “Ring of Truth,” “Hotel Reverie,” and “Polygon” (the “USS Callister” follow-up) have surfaced, with sparse details: “Ring of Truth” follows two colleagues at a snack company unraveling under pressure, while “Hotel Reverie” spans a love story across decades. The rest? Pure speculation fodder.
So, gear up for April 10. Black Mirror Season 7 is poised to mess with your head, make you laugh, and maybe even tug at your heartstrings—all while reminding you to maybe unplug for a bit. Stay tuned to Slingshot News for updates as we get closer to launch!
