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Officer K, a blade runner of the LAPD, unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what's left of society into chaos. His discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard, a former blade runner who has been missing for 30 years. K's investigation uncovers a conspiracy that could threaten the very existence of replicants and humans alike.

Blade Runner 2049 was met with widespread critical acclaim, with many praising its stunning visuals, atmospheric score, philosophical themes, and Villeneuve's direction. While it underperformed at the box office, its critical standing has solidified it as a modern science fiction masterpiece.

• Visually breathtaking with masterful cinematography and production design.

• A thought-provoking and ambitious continuation of the original's themes.

• The film's deliberate pacing and complex narrative were divisive for some audiences.

Google audience: Audiences lauded the film's stunning visuals and immersive atmosphere, with many appreciating its mature themes and existential questions. Some viewers found the runtime lengthy and the plot occasionally dense, but the overall sentiment was highly positive.

Won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography and was nominated for Best Production Design, Best Original Score, Best Sound Editing, and Best Visual Effects.

The replicant character Joi, played by Ana de Armas, was originally conceived as a more traditional AI character but was reimagined as a holographic projection to explore themes of artificiality and desire.