Codeblack is a new streaming platform purpose-built for the vertical screen and the audience that has always driven the culture. For more than two decades, Codeblack has been the infrastructure of Black entertainment — producing and distributing over 300 films and television specials, generating more than $750 million in home entertainment revenue, and standing as the first independent, full-service, Black-owned and independently operated studio in Hollywood. Backed by HARTBEAT, the Codeblack app launches July 2026.

Full-genre, culturally specific programming — Afrofuturism, drama, comedy, historical stories, and more — told from the inside out and built to binge. Every story is one to two minutes and designed to pull you straight into the next one.

The Codeblack app launches July 2026. ABFF is your first chance to experience it before the world does.

Founding Members are the first community inside Codeblack — the people who showed up before the world knew what was coming. Signing up during ABFF tags you as an early supporter and puts you at the front of the line for beta access, exclusive content, and launch

Add your email or phone number to receive a magic link, which will give you access to the service.

You'll receive a confirmation email and early access communications ahead of the July launch. Founding Members will also receive invite codes during the beta phase to bring others into the community.

Any modern smartphone. Codeblack is built for the vertical screen, so it's optimized for the way you already hold your phone.

Yes. After opening the app in your browser, your phone will give you the option to add it to your home screen for easy access.

Playback depends on your connection. Use stable Wi-Fi or strong mobile data for best performance.

Try refreshing your browser or switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data.

Contact support at support@codeblack.com or the official Codeblack channels during the event.