The replicants are running the city in thrilling final trailer for ‘Blade Runner 2099’ (video)
'Humans are always the same. Desperate. Volatile.'
The highly anticipated television series Blade Runner 2099 has unveiled its final trailer, offering a glimpse into the plot dynamics of this cyberpunk thriller set in the world of Ridley Scott's original film. Premiering on Prime Video on November 25, 2026, as a sequel to Blade Runner 2049, the 8-episode series unfolds 50 years after the events of the 2017 feature film.
In the dystopian Los Angeles of 2099, artificial beings, known as replicants, have taken control, leading to humanity being relegated to second-class status. The story follows Cora (Hunter Schafer), who has spent her entire life on the run, adopting multiple identities to secure a future for her brother. To achieve this, she must partner with Olwen (Michelle Yeoh), a Blade Runner nearing the end of her life.
Together, they become entangled in a conspiracy that poses a threat to the city's survival. The trailer provides a deeper insight into the noir world and Cora's struggle to blend into society as a Blade Runner, working with Olwen, an aging replicant exterminator, in an uneasy alliance. The series boasts a talented cast, including Dimitri Abold, Lewis Gribben, Katelyn Rose Downey, Daniel Rigby, Johnny Harris, Amy Lennox, Sheila Atim, and Matthew Needham.
Blade Runner 2099 is a collaboration between creator and showrunner Silka Louisa and Ridley Scott's Scott Free Productions, promising to usher in a new era for the sci-fi franchise.
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