TV Sequel Series 'Blade Runner 2099' to Release in 2026
Expected to arrive on Prime Video.
Summary
- The new Blade Runner 2099 series premieres on Prime Video in 2026
- Ridley Scott is an executive producer, and Silka Luisa is the showrunner
- The star-studded cast includes Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer
The sci-fi classic Blade Runner is officially returning to the screen with a new series, Blade Runner 2099, set to premiere on Prime Video in 2026. The limited series, which comes 50 years after the events of Blade Runner 2049, continues the story of a dystopian future where replicants and humans coexist.
The show is being executive-produced by visionary filmmaker Ridley Scott, who directed the original 1982 film. Silka Luisa is the showrunner for the upcoming series. While the official plot is still under wraps, the show is expected to delve into the mysteries of the Blade Runner universe, with a new cast of characters and a fresh look at the year 2099.
The series has added another major star to its cast with the addition of Academy Award-winner Michelle Yeoh. The actress is set to play a key role in the new series. While the details of her character are also kept under wraps, her casting is a major get for the series, as she brings a level of star power and gravitas to a project that already has a lot of anticipation. In addition to Yeoh, the series also stars Hunter Schafer, Dimitri Abold, Lewis Gribben, Katelyn Rose Downey and Daniel Rigby. Johnny Harris, Amy Lennox, Sheila Atim, Matthew Needham, Burke and Lombardi will also join the recurring cast.
