Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner Franchise Officially Returns in 10 Days

Prime Video’s Blade Runner 2099 is set to debut all eight episodes on 25 November, returning Ridley Scott’s science-fiction franchise to the screen. The series is a limited reimagining of the universe and does not continue the story of Blade Runner 2049, which Scott criticised as too slow and long.

Created by Silka Luisa, the series stars Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer, with Scott serving as executive producer. Blade Runner 2049 reportedly cost about $180 million and earned nearly $290 million worldwide, while the 1982 original grossed $42 million against a reported $30 million budget. The series avoids box-office pressure, but Prime Video will be looking for strong viewership.