Harrison Ford’s 163-Minute Sci-Fi Masterpiece Is Getting New Streaming Home At The Perfect Time

Published Jul 31, 2026, 4:04 PM EDT Sarah is a writer and journalist who has been writing for ScreenRant since 2024. She holds an advanced diploma in journalism from Humber Polytechnic. Specializing in entertainment news, Sarah also brings extensive experience in radio, TV production, editing, and investigative journalism. She contributed to the Climate Disaster Project, gaining valuable expertise in impactful storytelling. Sign in to your ScreenRant account One of Harrison Ford’s most acclaimed movies is about to find a new streaming home. Over the course of his career, Ford has headlined some of the biggest franchises in Hollywood history, from Star Wars to Indiana Jones. While many of his projects became commercial juggernauts, some of the actor’s most celebrated work has come in the sci-fi genre. Few films are more closely associated with Ford than Ridley Scott’s 1982 classic Blade Runner, which transformed from an initial box office disappointment into one of the most influential sci-fi movies ever made. Now, its 2017 sequel, Blade Runner 2049, is getting a new streaming home. Paramount+ has confirmed that the 163-minute sci-fi epic will be added to its library on August 1 as part of the service’s August 2026 lineup. The film joins a wave of library additions heading to the platform next month, giving subscribers another opportunity to revisit the visually stunning follow-up. The move comes at an ideal moment for the franchise, as a new addition is coming to the franchise with Amazon’s upcoming sequel series, Blade Runner 2099. Image via MovieStillsDB Released in 2017, the Denis Villeneuve-directed sequel saw Ford return as Rick Deckard while introducing Ryan Gosling as Officer K, a new Blade Runner whose investigation uncovers secrets that could reshape what remains of society. Although the movie underperformed commercially during its theatrical run, it was met with widespread critical acclaim and has since become regarded as one of the greatest science-fiction films of the 21st century. Blade Runner 2049 has earned a reputation as one of Villeneuve’s finest achievements. The movie was praised for its ambitious storytelling, Roger Deakins’ Oscar-winning cinematography, and its thoughtful expansion of the themes introduced in the original film. The sequel currently holds one of the strongest reputations of any modern sci-fi blockbuster and is frequently cited as one of the genre’s best legacy sequels. The arrival of Blade Runner 2049 is also one of several high-profile movie additions coming to Paramount+ in August. The service’s latest lineup includes a mix of acclaimed dramas, cult classics, and blockbuster favorites, but few titles carry the same weight as Villeneuve’s cyberpunk epic. Blade Runner 2049 remains the most recent installment in the series and serves as a crucial bridge between Scott’s original movie and the upcoming television continuation, Blade Runner 2099. The live-action show is set 50 years after the events of Blade Runner 2049 and recently generated significant buzz at San Diego Comic-Con, where audiences received a new look at the long-awaited project ahead of its November premiere. With Blade Runner 2099 finally on the horizon and excitement surrounding the franchise beginning to build again, the timing of Blade Runner 2049's Paramount+ debut feels particularly fitting. Almost a decade after its release, the film remains a benchmark for modern science fiction, and starting August 1, audiences will once again be able to experience Ford’s acclaimed return to one of his most iconic roles from the comfort of home. Blade Runner 2049 will be available to stream on Paramount+ starting August 1. Release Date October 4, 2017 Runtime 164 minutes Director Denis Villeneuve Writers Michael Green, Hampton Fancher Producers Andrew A. Kosove, Broderick Johnson, Bud Yorkin, Cynthia Sikes, Carl Rogers, Dana Belcastro, Steven P. Wegner Prequel(s) Blade Runner Franchise(s) Blade Runner