Blade Runner 2099 brings the iconic cyberpunk sci-fi universe back to our screens as an Amazon Prime Video exclusive series.
Denis Villeneuve's Blade Runner 2049 expanded the neo-noir world of Ridley Scott's sci-fi classic, and even answered some lingering (and tricky) questions, but it also built up a larger conflict looming on the horizon. Blade Runner 2099 will directly deal with some of the menacing ideas presented in 2049, hopefully offering an intriguing expansion of the continuity even further into mankind's uncertain future.
Blade Runner (and some of us would argue that 2049 too) stands tall as one of the best sci-fi movies of all time, so we can't wait for this one. Here's everything we know about Blade Runner 2099 so far, including the release date, plot, and cast.
20/10/2026 - Updated with NYCC trailer, release date update, and behind-the-scenes team info.
Blade Runner 2099 Release date
Blade Runner 2099 premieres on Amazon Prime Video on November 25, 2026, with all eight episodes releasing simultaneously.
The series, which is produced by Scott Free Productions, Alcon Television Group, and Amazon MGM Studios, began shooting in early May 2024 in Prague, Czech Republic. Production was initially set to happen in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in 2023, but the long WGA strike pushed it to 2024.
After a lengthy post-production process and some shifts at Prime Video, its arrival date was locked in for summer 2026.
How to watch Blade Runner 2099 online
Blade Runner 2099 will stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video when it drops in November 2026.
In the meantime, you can watch the two Blade Runner movies, Black Lotus, and one short online, and we've got a handy Blade Runner streaming guide to set you on the right path.
If you're going to be out of the country when the show drops, you can still watch the streaming services you have paid for from anywhere in the world with a VPN.
What is the plot of Blade Runner 2099?
Blade Runner 2099 takes us to the end of the 21st century in Los Angeles, a city now dominated by Replicants — androids originally designed by humans — after an uprising (as teased in 2049). Humans are now second-class citizens, and as you can imagine, the vibes aren’t great.
In this scenario, Replicant Blade Runners hunt down rogue humans, inverting the previous system, but Olwen (Michelle Yeoh) chooses to unite with Cora (Hunter Schafer) — a human pretending to be a Replicant — to hunt down a dangerous group of rogue Replicants. Olwen’s age is also a concern, as she knows she’s nearing the end of the road (even if Replicant lifespans seem longer than four years these days).
The trailers released so far have actually done a pretty solid job of keeping things mysterious, so we’ll probably have to wait until the show premieres to learn more. We do know that Ridley Scott has been directly involved in the overall direction after guiding Villeneuve’s movie too, so we're hopeful for a cohesive and meaningful follow-up.
Blade Runner 2099 trailers
Ahead of the show’s release date, Amazon has shared two trailers, but more could be coming as we approach November, so keep an eye on Prime Video’s socials.
For now, you can enjoy July’s teaser and October’s NYCC trailer below:
Blade Runner 2099 cast
Blade Runner 2099's cast is spearheaded by Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once) as Olwen and Hunter Schafer (Euphoria) as, if rumors are to be believed, Cora.
They're joined by Dimitri Abold (Warrior Nun), Lewis Gribben (Masters of the Air), Katelyn Rose Downey (The Princess), Daniel Rigby (Renegade Nell), Johnny Harris (A Gentleman in Moscow), Amy Lennox (Holby City), Sheila Atim (Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness), and Matthew Needham (House of the Dragon) in unspecified roles.
Blade Runner 2099 director, writer, and crew
Silka Luisa (Shining Girls) is credited as the creator, showrunner, and writer of Blade Runner 2099. The full team of scribes includes Kirsa Rein (See), Tom Spezialy (The Leftovers), Claire Kiechel (Watchmen), Monika Revilla (Presumed Innocent), and Ryan Willison (The Kids Are Alright).
Jonathan van Tulleken (Shōgun) is directing the (for now) limited series, taking over from Jeremy Podeswa (Game of Thrones), who had to depart due to scheduling issues after the WGA and SAG strikes started. It’s unclear if other directors are involved.
Original Blade Runner director Ridley Scott remains on board as executive producer alongside Luisa and Michael Green (writer on Blade Runner 2049), among others.
