“Blade Runner 2049” streaming interest has surged nearly nine years after its theatrical debut, with Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi sequel reaching No. 3 on HBO Max’s worldwide movie chart in September.
FlixPatrol data placed the 164-minute film at No. 3 worldwide on September 10. It remained fifth on September 11 and 12, 10th on September 14 and ninth on September 16, while appearing in HBO Max top-10 charts across multiple countries.
Released in 2017, “Blade Runner 2049” was directed by Denis Villeneuve and produced by Ridley Scott. Its original theatrical release earned about $259.2 million worldwide against a reported $150 million production budget, according to Box Office Mojo.
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— Rainy Movies (@RaininMovie) September 15, 2026The film, starring Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford, performed more strongly with critics and awards voters. Roger Deakins won the Academy Award for cinematography, while the film also won the Oscar for visual effects at the 90th Academy Awards in 2018.
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The renewed viewing comes two months before Amazon expands the franchise with “Blade Runner 2099.” All eight episodes of the Prime Video limited series will premiere on November 25, 2026, with Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer leading the cast.
The series takes place 50 years after “Blade Runner 2049.” Silka Luisa serves as showrunner, while Ridley Scott is among the executive producers, making the 2017 sequel the backdrop for the new story rather than a separate reboot.
