Official movie poster for Black Box (2026), a horror thriller film

Black Box(2026)

What happened to Flight 298?

6.0(85)1h 25m2026-06-25
HorrorThriller

Black Box Synopsis

A routine domestic flight turns into the flight from hell through a series of inexplicable phenomena and raw terror. Surreal encounters blur the boundaries between reality and nightmare. Passengers fight against all the odds in an attempt to survive while combating bizarre technological malfunctions, accelerating supernatural events and alien influences.

Black Box (2026) is a horror and thriller film directed by Steven Quale, released on June 25, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Tom Brittney, Holly White, Betsy Blue-English and Dane Whyte O'Hara. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 85 ratings.

Director:
Steven Quale
Writers:
Stephen Susco
Producers:
Stephen Susco, David Haring, Jonathan Oakes
Cinematographer:
Steven Quale
Composer:
Raffertie
Production:
Capstone Studios, Hammerstone Studios, Inzide Media
Budget:
$1,000,000
Revenue:
$224,611
Status:
Released

Black Box (2026) Trailer

Watch the official trailer for Black Box before you stream it.

Black Box Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 85 ratings.

Simon Foster

"With scribe Stephen Susco and a committed ensemble leaning into the full potential of the sci-fi premise, [director Steven] Quale delivers a surprise-upon-surprise romp that Rod Serling himself might have once conjured..." **READ the full review here**: _http://www.screen-space.net/reviews/2026/6/16/black-box.html_

Reviewed on June 16, 2026

Sierbahnn

6/10

There's a lot of The Mist in here, and there's also a lot of Twilight Zone in here. Then there is some Invasion of the Body Snatchers, some Snakes on a plane. There's simply a lot here. Not all of it is bad, and it's an enjoyable ride, even though it has its flaws.

Reviewed on July 16, 2026

the_original_crt

7/10

A unique alien body snatcher airline hi-jacking scifi thriller. Enjoyed the movie with its unexpected twists and turns. The premise might be a bit over the top but it is creative nonetheless. 7/10

Reviewed on July 24, 2026

Chocolatier

5/10

I expected nothing, was somewhat surprised that movie turned out actually decent low budget scifi - but then AI generated sequence jumped in to say hello and my heart sank a bit. With movies like this, there's always certain anxiety while watching, wondering when is other shoe gonna drop - movie turns out to be religious or political indoctrination vehicle or creator is just plain crazy and tries to convey some…

Reviewed on August 23, 2026

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Black Box – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Black Box online?

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Black Box (2026) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in Black Box?

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The main cast of Black Box (2026) includes Tom Brittney, Holly White, Betsy Blue-English, Dane Whyte O'Hara and Kaja Chan. The film was directed by Steven Quale. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Black Box released?

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Black Box was released on June 25, 2026 and runs for 1h 25m.

Is Black Box worth watching?

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Black Box (2026) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 85 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Black Box?

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Yes. The official Black Box trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.