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Black Mirror Season 7 to Premiere with 'USS Callister' Sequel Exploring Virtual Survival

The highly anticipated sequel, 'USS Callister: Into Infinity,' revisits the virtual crew's fight for survival and marks a return to the series' technology-focused roots.

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Overview

  • Season 7 of Black Mirror, launching on April 10, 2025, includes six episodes focusing on themes like artificial intelligence, digitization, and societal impacts.
  • 'USS Callister: Into Infinity,' the series' first-ever sequel, follows the digital crew of the USS Callister as they navigate survival in an infinite virtual universe with 30 million players.
  • Most of the original cast returns, including Cristin Milioti and Jimmi Simpson, though Jesse Plemons and Michaela Coel are absent from the sequel.
  • Production faced significant delays due to the pandemic, the writers' strike, and scheduling conflicts, reflecting broader industry challenges.
  • Season 7 shifts back to Black Mirror's technological roots, contrasting with the horror-centric tone of Season 6, and also includes episodes inspired by older media formats.