The sequel to the 1982 science fiction film "Blade Runner" is happening with the original lead actor, Harrison Ford. In line with this, the studio has revealed the expected date for its worldwide release. In the meantime, experts weigh their thoughts about the the upcoming sequel.
More than 3 decades after the original have given the fans excitement, Richard Deckard's character is set to return on the big screen. According to IGN, Warner Bros. has announced that the Blade Runner 2 is hitting on theaters in 2018. The film's release is specifically January 12, 2018 and the production team will start shooting this July.
The long-awaited sequel will see Ryan Gosling as a non-replicant and the return of Harrison Ford, according to What Culture. Meanwhile, "Sicario" director Dennis Villeneuve is going to be in the director's chair to give a stunning output to the fans of the franchise. Meanwhile, 1982's "Blade Runner" director, Ridley Scott, will still keep his involvement under, being a producer with Hampton Fancher and Michael Green as the scriptwriters for this upcoming film.
In the other hand, knowing that January is a dumping ground for less-quality films, Hit Fix detailed the experts' opinion on why it was chosen as the date for the release of a big name film such as the "Blade Runner 2". According to site, "Deadpool" was a major consideration for this after it toppled numerous box-office records during a February release. Moreover, Gitesh Pandya, founder of Box Office Guru, praised the move by Warner Bros., saying that it could be due to the hype of "Star Wars Episode VIII" and the "Blade Runner 2" will follow that science fiction genre. He added that "This date could totally pay off."
"Blade Runner 2" is the sequel to the 1982 science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott. The original film was considered as one of the best science fiction films ever made and was included in preservation for United States National Film Registry in 1993. The sequel is rumored to be titled "Blade Runner: Android Dreams".
