60-minute immersive VR experience set in the Black Mirror universe, where groups of up to 6 face the LifeAgent across an original story. Produced by Univrse and Banijay Live Studio.
The Black Mirror Experience is a 60-minute immersive VR experience set in the universe of the Black Mirror TV series. Groups of up to 6 players step into an original story where they meet the LifeAgent, an AI companion built to make life easier — until it doesn’t. The experience is rated 12+ and requires no prior knowledge of the series.
The experience runs on a continuous-flow throughput model. Multiple groups move through the space concurrently, staggered through the scheduling window. A venue can run many groups of six in parallel, keeping capacity high and maximizing revenue per square foot.
The 12+ age rating and accessibility framing put it in front of a wide LBE audience: families with older children, friend groups, corporate bookings, and general venue audiences. The 60-minute runtime meets the commitment threshold for getting people off the couch — comparable to escape rooms and dining occasions.
The Black Mirror Experience is produced by Banijay Live Studio and Univrse, under license from Banijay UK Productions Limited, the rights holder for Black Mirror. The first locations are Montreal, Madrid, and New York City, with tickets sold direct through the title’s own channels. Operators interested in bringing the experience to additional markets should approach Univrse directly.
This is a high-profile case of licensed-IP immersive VR: a globally recognized TV brand transposed into a group format, with the IP’s recognition doing part of the marketing work.
| Experience Type | Storytelling, Adventure, Co-Op PVE, Fantasy, IP Based, Sci-fi |
|---|---|
| Graphics | Standalone |
| Experience Length | 60 |
| Minimum Space Requirement | 200 |
| VR/AR Headset | PICO 4 |
| Solution Type | Software Only, Turnkey |
| Max Users in Min Space | 60 |
| Size | Over 200 sqm |
| Co-Producers | Banijay Live Studio |

