Questions about Black Mirror: Bandersnatch

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was Black Mirror Bandersnatch released?

Black Mirror Bandersnatch was released on the 28th of December 2018. The film premiered without prior confirmation of its interactive nature, leaving critics and viewers to discover the mechanics of the story as they watched.

Who wrote and directed Black Mirror Bandersnatch?

Black Mirror Bandersnatch was written by series creator Charlie Brooker and directed by David Slade. The film was designed to make the audience complicit in the protagonist's descent into madness.

How many possible paths exist in Black Mirror Bandersnatch?

Black Mirror Bandersnatch presents over one trillion possible paths through 150 minutes of unique footage divided into 250 segments. The average viewing time is 90 minutes, yet the quickest path ends after 40 minutes.

What software was used to create Black Mirror Bandersnatch?

The creation of Black Mirror Bandersnatch required a bespoke program called Branch Manager to handle the non-linear script. Brooker wrote the 170-page script in Twine, also using Scrivener, Final Draft and multiple versions of Microsoft Notepad.

When was the follow-up episode Plaything released?

The follow-up episode Plaything was released as part of the series' seventh season in 2025. Plaything is set in the same universe as Black Mirror Bandersnatch and features Poulter and Chaudhry reprising their roles.