Massive Netflix show returns for a seventh season and a release date is revealed – as fans go WILD over the promise of a ‘sequel’ to an iconic episode
Netflix has confirmed that one of their biggest shows will return for a new season next year.
The British science fiction anthology series created by Charlie Brooker released its sixth season in June 2023 after a four-year hiatus.
Featuring appearances from Oscar winner Salma Hayek and Breaking Bad’s Aaron Paul, the five-episode installment received critical acclaim.
So fans had plenty to celebrate, as this week it was revealed that a seventh season of Netflix’s Black Mirror is scheduled for 2025.
The news was announced on Thursday during the Next on Netflix event in London.
Netflix has confirmed that one of their biggest shows will return for a new season next year
Netflix executives also teased a “sequel” to the iconic Black Mirror episode “USS Callister.”
“USS Callister,” the first episode of the fourth season, follows the gifted but reclusive co-creator of a popular online multiplayer game, Robert Daly (played by Jesse Plemons).
Daly decides to personalize a Star Trek-like adventure within the game, in which he plays the role of captain of the spaceship USS Callister.
The story takes a disturbing turn when Daly uses the DNA of his colleagues to create in-game versions of them on which he can vent his frustrations.
But a newcomer destroys Daly’s brutal dictatorship while convincing the other crew members to rise up against him.
The episode ends with Daly being removed from the game, but according to Netflix, the story continues.
“Robert Daly is dead, but for the crew of the USS Callister, their troubles are just beginning,” Netflix said in a teaser. THR.
A seventh season of Netflix’s Black Mirror is scheduled for 2025
Featuring performances from Oscar winner Salma Hayek and Breaking Bad’s Aaron Paul (photo), the five-episode installment received rave reviews.
Fans took to X (formerly Twitter) to react to the announcement
Series creator Brooker co-wrote the episode with William Bridges and director Toby Haynes was behind the camera.
‘USS Callister’ gave audiences a unique Black Mirror experience as it featured some of the series’ most impressive special effects, acting and unique comedic tone.
The episode earned four Primetime Emmy Awards out of seven total nominations at the 2018 ceremony, including Outstanding Television Movie.
Fans took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to react to Thursday’s Black Mirror announcements.
One noted that it’s “bold” of Netflix to announce a release date so far in advance, while others implored the streamer to make season seven “like the first three seasons.”
Black Mirror is an anthology series that explores the dark side effects of technology.
It is inspired by The Twilight Zone by Rod Sterling.
Seasons one and two of Black Mirror premiered on Britain’s Channel 4 from 2011 to 2014.
Netflix execs also teased a ‘sequel’ to the iconic Black Mirror episode ‘USS Callister’
“USS Callister,” the first episode of the fourth season, follows the gifted but reclusive co-creator of a popular online multiplayer game, Robert Daly (played by Jesse Plemons). Daly decides to personalize a Star Trek-like adventure within the game, in which he can role-play as captain of the spaceship USS Callister. The story takes a disturbing turn when Daly uses the DNA of his colleagues to create in-game versions of them on which he can vent his frustrations. But a newcomer destroys Daly’s brutal dictatorship while convincing the other crew members to rise up against him.
The series was later picked up by Netflix and a six-episode third season premiered in 2016.
Season four was released the following year as part of a 12-episode order.
Black Mirror returned for a fifth season in 2019 starring Miley Cyrus and Marvel hunk Anthony Mackie.
Due to the COVID-19 lockdown, season six did not begin filming until the summer of 2022 and was released the following June.