Kin and Sin

In a future where genetically engineered beings known as replicants are used for off-world labor, a new, more bio-engineered replicant model, Nexus-9, is designed to be more obedient than its predecessors. However, one Nexus-9 unit, K, uncovers a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what's left of society into chaos. K's discovery leads him on a journey to find Rick Deckard, a former blade runner who has been missing for thirty years.

Blade Runner 2049 received widespread critical acclaim for its stunning visuals, atmospheric score, direction, and themes, though its box office performance was considered a disappointment relative to its budget and critical praise.

• Visually breathtaking and thematically rich, expanding on the philosophical questions of the original.

• Denis Villeneuve's masterful direction creates a haunting and immersive atmosphere.

• A worthy successor that stands on its own, offering a contemplative and ambitious science fiction experience.

Google audience: Audiences praised the film's stunning visuals and thought-provoking story, often calling it a visually spectacular and intelligent sequel. Some found the pacing a bit slow, but the overall sentiment was highly positive, appreciating its depth and atmosphere.

Won Academy Award for Best Cinematography; Nominated for Academy Award for Best Production Design, Best Original Score, Best Sound Editing, Best Sound Mixing; Won BAFTA Awards for Best Cinematography and Best Production Design.

The film's cinematographer, Roger Deakins, won his first Academy Award for his work on Blade Runner 2049 after being nominated 14 times previously.