Although it didnt have the same impact as the original film, “Blade Runner 2049” is one of the most important titles of contemporary sci-fi. Thus, its not strange to see it ranking at the top of Apple TV+ US most-watched movies, despite being released in 2017.
After directing the astonishing “Arrival,” the entertainment industry saw that Denis Villeneuve had the capacity to be the next great director of the genre. At first, he was unsure to take the project because of its iconicity, but ended up accepting it due to it having inspired his passion for filmmaking.
While it grossed $267 million when it was expected to make at least $400 million, the film was positively regarded both by critics and the public, preparing Villenueve creative status for what would be the Dune franchise.
Blade Runner 2049 is the No. 3 movie on Apple TV+ US
With news of Michelle Yeoh being slatead as one of the leads for the “Blade Runner” series, the previous installment has been highly rewatched in the last days. Currently, the movie is ranking #3 in Apple TV+ US.
Ryan Gosling in Blade Runner 2049. (Source: IMDb)
The title has amazingly managed to surpass “Prometheus,” which has experienced a surge in views thanks to the upcoming “Alien” installment in hands of Fede Alvarez. Furthermore, its about to take “Ford V Ferrari” from the second spot on the top.
Its story takes place 30 years after the original production. In it, a blade runner called K discovers a secret that could lead to the worst caos ever seen, so he decides to seek help in Rick Decard, a former police officer that has been missing for a long time.
Not only does Harrison Ford come back, but also the cast is absolutely star-packed. Ryan Gosling, Dave Bautista, Ana de Armas and Jared Leto are only some of the celebrities who star in this sequel.
In November 2021, Ridley Scott anounced that a “Blade Runner” show was in the works, called “Blade Runer 2099”. Although the production seemed to not be advancing, Michelle Yeoh being casted yesterday concludes that they are probably starting pre-production, aiming to air the first episodes on late 2025 or early 2026.
