Blade Runner 2049 is an upcoming 2017 American neo-noir science fiction film directed by Denis Villeneuve and co-produced by Ridley Scott, written by Hampton Fancher and Michael Green. br br Initial release: October 5, 2017 br br Director: Denis Villeneuve br br Film series: Blade Runner Film Series br br Music composed by: Jóhann Jóhannsson br br Screenplay: Hampton Fancher br br br br Director: Denis Villeneuve br Writers: Philip K.