Prime Video has unveiled the first trailer for “Blade Runner 2099,” giving audiences an early look at the franchise’s move back into Ridley Scott’s sci-fi universe. The new series arrives nine years after “Blade Runner 2049,” signaling a fresh chapter for the long-running property.
The trailer is drawing attention in part because of its lead cast. Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer headline the project, bringing major star power to the television adaptation of the well-known science-fiction world.
While only limited details are available from the preview, the release confirms that “Blade Runner 2099” is positioning itself as the next major entry in the franchise. For fans of the films, the trailer serves as the first official sign of how the series will carry the futuristic setting onto the small screen.
With Prime Video now rolling out its first footage, interest around “Blade Runner 2099” is likely to grow as more information emerges. For now, the trailer sets up the return of a landmark sci-fi brand with Yeoh and Schafer at the center of its new TV era.
