Get ready to return to the rain-soaked, neon-drenched streets of Los Angeles. Ridley Scott's iconic sci-fi universe is expanding with Blade Runner 2099, a new limited series that will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on November 25, 2026. All eight episodes will drop at once, so you can binge the entire dystopian saga in one sitting.
Set half a century after the events of Blade Runner 2049, the series picks up in a Los Angeles that has been rebuilt—but not by human hands. The story follows Cora (Hunter Schafer), a fugitive who, in a desperate bid to stop running, assumes the identity of a Blade Runner. She's forced to team up with Olwen (Michelle Yeoh), a Replicant with only days to live, as they hunt down a runaway who holds a secret that could shatter their fragile city.
The cast is a stellar mix of rising stars and seasoned veterans. Alongside Yeoh and Schafer, the series features Amy Lennox (Only Child), Sheila Atim (The Woman King), Matthew Needham (House of the Dragon), Tom Burke (Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga), and Maurizio Lombardi (Ripley). Jonathan van Tulleken, known for his work on Shogun, directs the first two episodes and serves as an executive producer.
This isn't the first time the franchise has taken a gamble. The original Blade Runner (1982) starring Harrison Ford was a box office disappointment but went on to become a landmark of science fiction, defining the cyberpunk aesthetic for generations. Its sequel, Blade Runner 2049 (2017), directed by Denis Villeneuve, also struggled financially despite critical acclaim, earning around $267 million worldwide against a $150 million budget. Yet the world Scott created has proven too compelling to leave behind.
With Blade Runner 2099, the franchise is moving to the small screen, a format that allows for deeper world-building and character exploration. The series promises to delve into themes of identity, mortality, and what it means to be human—hallmarks of the franchise. For fans of the original films, this is a chance to see the story continue in a way that honors the past while forging new ground.
Prime Video has been making big moves in the sci-fi space, and this series is poised to be one of its flagship offerings. If you're looking for something to tide you over until then, you might check out Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, which just hit Netflix with ten new episodes. Or, if you're in the mood for a different kind of dystopia, Dark Nature is currently dominating Prime Video's horror charts.
As the release date approaches, expect more trailers, teasers, and behind-the-scenes looks. The anticipation is building, and with a cast like this, Blade Runner 2099 is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about series of 2026. Mark your calendars for November 25, because this is one trip to the future you won't want to miss.
