Hit anthology series Black Mirror is returning for season 7, where we should expect some more twisted technology tales as we explore the dark world of modern inventions such as AI, social media and more.
News of the series' return was first confirmed by Variety, who said they understand "the show is set to go into production later [in 2023] with Brooker, Annabel Jones and Jessica Rhoades believed to be returning as executive producers. Plot details and number of episodes are still being kept under wraps."
As always, the Black Mirror team is being tight-lipped about specifics, but hopefully, we will have less of a wait this time around, as there was a four-year gap between seasons 5 and 6.
In Black Mirror season 6 we saw six new episodes set in various locations and times including Northern England in 1979 and an alternative in 1969 where two men undertook a perilous mission in space.
As with Black Mirror, it's impossible to predict exactly what is around the corner, as the possibilities are endless when it comes to the anthology series. However, here is what we know so far...
Black Mirror season 7 release date
It has been confirmed that Black Mirror season 7 will arrive on Netflix in 2025, and so we will not be seeing it on our screens this year.
Still, it's less of a wait than the gap between seasons 5 and 6, so we don't have too long to wait for new episodes!
Black Mirror season 7 episodes
Black Mirror's episode code has varied across the seasons. The first two seasons were comprised of just three episodes, which season 5 also copied. It has been confirmed that Black Mirror season 7 will be made up of six episodes this time.
A Netflix teaser post revealed that one of the episodes will be a follow up to USS Callister, with a statement from Netflix adding: "USS Callister will return… Robert Daly is dead, but for the crew of the USS Callister, their problems are just beginning."
We don't have much to go off yet, but episode titles and descriptions will be revealed further down the line!
Black Mirror season 7 cast
Given the nature of the anthology series, it is also too early to confirm who will be appearing in the new season. Previous instalments have featured several big names including Bryce Dallas Howard, Hayley Atwell, Michaela Coel, Jon Hamm, Toby Kebbell, Jesse Plemons, and Anthony Mackie.
So, it's likely there'll be another ensemble cast ahead of us, and perhaps some newcomers too, as the series saw Alex Lawther shooting to fame after his performance as Kenny in the harrowing episode Shut up and Dance from season 3.
It is likely that the cast of USS Callister will be back for season 7, given the recent announcement, but so far nothing has been officially confirmed.
Is there a trailer?
It's way too early for trailers! Watch this space.
