By: Michael Jacobs – Senior Correspondent | Movie Entertainment News
LAS VEGAS, NV — (October 19, 2026) — The future is drawing a massive audience! Prime Video’s highly anticipated Blade Runner 2099 trailer has surpassed 8.6 million YouTube views since its October 10 debut at New York Comic Con, building excitement for the science-fiction limited series starring Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh and Euphoria star Hunter Schafer.
The official NYCC trailer registered 8,600,837 YouTube views as observed October 19, just nine days after its release, highlighting strong early interest in the next chapter of the iconic Blade Runner franchise.
The eight-episode limited series is scheduled to premiere November 25, 2026, exclusively on Prime Video.
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Blade Runner 2099 Trailer Surpasses 8.6 Million Views
Released October 10 during New York Comic Con, the latest Blade Runner 2099 promotional trailer introduces viewers to a futuristic Los Angeles transformed by conflict between humanity and artificial life.
The trailer’s more than 8.6 million views demonstrate considerable audience interest ahead of the streaming premiere, although viewership of the promotional video does not necessarily predict how many people will watch the series.
With the November launch approaching, Prime Video is positioning Blade Runner 2099 as a major addition to its science-fiction entertainment lineup.
Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer Lead a New Blade Runner Era
Set 50 years after the events of Blade Runner 2049, the series follows Cora, portrayed by Hunter Schafer, a fugitive who has spent her life adopting different identities to survive.
Michelle Yeoh stars as Olwen, a Replicant nearing the end of her limited lifespan.
The two become unlikely allies as a dangerous conspiracy threatens their world, expanding the franchise’s exploration of artificial intelligence, identity, survival, and the boundaries between humans and Replicants.
The series also features Dimitri Abold, Lewis Gribben, Katelyn Rose Downey, Daniel Rigby, Johnny Harris, Amy Lennox, Sheila Atim, Matthew Needham, Tom Burke, and Maurizio Lombardi.
Watch the Official Blade Runner 2099 NYCC Trailer
A new world. A new order. A new Blade Runner.
The official New York Comic Con trailer offers audiences a first extended look at the new science-fiction storyline, futuristic environments, and leading performances from Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer.
Ridley Scott Returns as Executive Producer
The series is created and executive produced by Silka Luisa, whose previous work includes the Apple TV+ thriller Shining Girls.
Legendary filmmaker Ridley Scott, director of the original 1982 Blade Runner film, returns to the franchise as an executive producer through Scott Free Productions.
Jonathan van Tulleken, known for his work on Shōgun, directs the first two episodes and also serves as an executive producer.
The production brings together Alcon Entertainment, Scott Free Productions, and Amazon MGM Studios, connecting the franchise’s established filmmaking legacy with Prime Video’s global streaming distribution.
Blade Runner 2099 Production Credits
Series: Blade Runner 2099
Genre: Science Fiction / Thriller
Format: Eight-Episode Limited Series
Creator / Showrunner: Silka Luisa
Director, First Two Episodes: Jonathan van Tulleken
Executive Producers: Ridley Scott, Silka Luisa, Jonathan van Tulleken,
Production Companies: Alcon Entertainment, Scott Free Productions, with Amazon MGM Studios associated with the streaming production
Distributor / Streaming Platform: Prime Video
Premiere Date: November 25, 2026
When Does Blade Runner 2099 Premiere on Prime Video?
Blade Runner 2099 is scheduled to premiere Wednesday, November 25, 2026, on Prime Video, with all eight episodes available at launch according to the announced release plan.
The series continues the science-fiction universe established by Ridley Scott’s original Blade Runner and expanded in Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049.
With Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer leading the cast, an ambitious futuristic setting, and an NYCC trailer already attracting millions of views, the franchise is preparing for its next major streaming chapter.
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