Is Blade Runner 2099 based on a book?

Common questions

Is Blade Runner 2099 based on a book?

Partly. Blade Runner 2099 is a sequel to the films Blade Runner (1982) and Blade Runner 2049 (2017), and the franchise began with Philip K. Dick's 1968 novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?. The series itself tells a new story created by Silka Luisa, with Michelle Yeoh as a replicant Blade Runner.

Who wrote the book Blade Runner 2099 is based on?

Blade Runner 2099 is based on Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick, first published in 1968.

When does Blade Runner 2099 come out?

Blade Runner 2099 premieres on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 on Prime Video.

Should I read the book before watching Blade Runner 2099?

If you like knowing the full story first, read Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? before you watch. Adaptations often change or condense the plot, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the show.