Blade Runner 2099 trailer: Amazon unveils its latest Prime TV vehicle at NYCC

At the recently concluded New York Comic Con, Amazon unveiled its latest Prime TV offering with a new trailer for the upcoming Blade Runner 2099 series. The trailer, devoid of extensive plot information, hints at a post-revolutionary Los Angeles where Replicants have seized control and humans find themselves in a subordinate position.

Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer lead the cast as Olwen, a worn-out Replicant Blade Runner, and Cora, a human masquerading as a Replicant, respectively, embarking on a mission to hunt down rogue Replicants.

The trailer portrays a gritty detective thriller, staying true to the spirit of previous Blade Runner entries. It explores thought-provoking questions about the essence of humanity. Fan response to the trailer has been overwhelmingly positive, with particular emphasis on the visually stunning presentation, the futuristic color palette, and the gritty ambiance conjured by the industrial cityscapes and overcrowded public transit systems.

While prior Blade Runner films have primarily showcased otherworldly colonies, this series seems poised to delve deeper into space exploration, as suggested by some of the space shots and a brief teaser of a protagonist in a space suit.

Blade Runner 2099 is slated to premiere on Prime Video on November 25, 2026.