Paramount+ Streaming Update

Paramount+ will stop streaming Blade Runner 2049 on November 1, 2026, after its limited run ends.

Blade Runner 2049 Details

Blade Runner 2049 is a 164-minute sci-fi film directed by Denis Villeneuve, starring Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford.

Ridley Scott's Comments

Ridley Scott criticized Denis Villeneuve's Blade Runner 2049 as 'too long' and called Alien: Romulus 'okay' in recent years.

“too long”

Box Office Performance

Blade Runner 2049 grossed $278 million globally against a $185 million budget, earning five Oscar nominations.

Streaming Availability

Blade Runner 2049 is currently streaming on Paramount+ in the United States until November 1, 2026.

Cast and Crew

The film features Ryan Gosling as Officer K, Harrison Ford as Rick Deckard, and Jared Leto in supporting roles.

Critical Reception

Blade Runner 2049 holds an 88% 'Certified Fresh' rating on Rotten Tomatoes with a consensus that it is 'visually stunning and narratively satisfying'.

“visually stunning and narratively satisfying”

Ridley Scott's Film History

Ridley Scott directed Gladiator II, which cost three times as much as Alien: Romulus and $100 million more than Blade Runner 2049.

Blade Runner 2049 Legacy

Blade Runner 2049 is widely regarded as one of the best sci-fi sequels of all time, with a strong critical and commercial reception.

Future Plans

Blade Runner 2049 will be followed by a television series, Blade Runner 2099, scheduled for release on Prime Video later this year.

Streaming Timeline

Paramount+ will end Blade Runner 2049 streaming on November 1, 2026, after its initial run.

Ridley Scott's Recent Work

Ridley Scott's recent film, The Dog Stars, was a box-office bomb, leading him to reconsider his comments about other filmmakers.

Blade Runner 2049 Release

Blade Runner 2049 was released on October 6, 2017, and has been streaming on Paramount+ since then.

Ridley Scott's Critique

Ridley Scott described Denis Villeneuve's Blade Runner 2049 as 'too long' and Alien: Romulus as 'okay' in recent years.

“too long”

Blade Runner 2049 Success

Blade Runner 2049 earned widespread praise and was bigger than any movie Ridley Scott has directed since 2020, except Gladiator II.