Blade Runner 2049 (2017)

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→ Influenced 5 films ← Inspired by 8 films

Thirty years after the events of the first film, a new blade runner, LAPD Officer K, unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what's left of society into chaos. K's discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard, a former LAPD blade runner who has been missing for 30 years.

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Interstellar
Interstellar (2014)1
 Metropolis
Metropolis (1927)2
 2001: A Space Odyssey
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)3
 Stalker
Stalker (1979)4
 Ghost in the Shell
Ghost in the Shell (1995)5
 Brazil
Brazil (1985)6
 Arrival
Arrival (2016)7

→ Influenced

The Matrix Resurrections
The Matrix Resurrections (2021)8
 Alita: Battle Angel
Alita: Battle Angel (2019)9
 Ready Player One
Ready Player One (2018)10
 Eternals
Eternals (2021)11

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Influenced By

  1. Interstellar (2014)
    "This sequel to the 1982 classic delves into themes of identity, humanity, and existentialism. Its atmospheric visuals and philosophical undertones resonate with the depth found in "Interstellar."" 13 Stellar Movies Like Interstellar Flixlatino Team Flixlatino
  2. Metropolis (1927)
    "Fritz Lang's silent film is renowned for its towering cityscapes and exploration of class divisions, elements that resonate in the dystopian world of "Blade Runner 2049."" Musicmagpie source
  3. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
    "Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece influenced the film's visual style and philosophical undertones. Visual effects supervisor John Nelson cited "2001" as a significant influence, noting he watched it "probably a hundred times."" John Nelson talks tech behind ‘Blade Runner: 2049’ Max Michalsky The Michigan Daily
  4. Stalker (1979)
    "Andrei Tarkovsky's film shares thematic and artistic parallels with "Blade Runner 2049," particularly in its exploration of existential questions and atmospheric settings." Blade Runner 2049 Wikipedia
  5. Ghost in the Shell (1995)
    "Mamoru Oshii's anime is noted for its tech-noir visuals, which have been emulated in "Blade Runner 2049."" What to Watch to Get Ready for Blade Runner 2049 babrams Motion Picture Association
  6. Brazil (1985)
    "Terry Gilliam's dystopian film, with its retro-futuristic style and whimsical machinery, shares a similar aesthetic and thematic exploration of bureaucratic societies with "Blade Runner 2049."" What to Watch to Get Ready for Blade Runner 2049 babrams Motion Picture Association
  7. Arrival (2016)
    "Denis Villeneuve, who directed "Arrival," also helmed this sequel to the classic "Blade Runner." The film continues Villeneuve's exploration of profound themes and intricate storytelling, reflecting the narrative depth seen in "Arrival."" 20 Sci-Fi Movies To Watch If You Like Arrival Matt Berger ScreenRant

Influenced

  1. The Matrix Resurrections (2021)
    "The film's cyberpunk aesthetic and exploration of reality versus simulation show clear parallels to the themes explored in "Blade Runner 2049."" Gamespot source
  2. Alita: Battle Angel (2019)
    "The film's depiction of a dystopian future and its visual style bear similarities to the world presented in "Blade Runner 2049."" Gamespot source
  3. Ready Player One (2018)
    "Steven Spielberg initially included a scene set in the "Blade Runner" universe, reflecting the film's impact on his vision of a dystopian future." Blade Runner 2049 Wikipedia
  4. Eternals (2021)
    "Director Chloé Zhao cited "Blade Runner 2049" as a major influence on the film's aesthetic and world-building." 'Eternals' director Chloe Zhao used shots from 'Arrival' and 'Blade Runner 2049' to pitch Josh Weiss SYFY