Blade Runner is among the most iconic science fiction franchises of all time, with various spin-offs that have seen widespread acclaim over the years. Fans of the IP are in for an exciting return this spring with a brand-new series set after the events of the original film.
Blade Runner is making an official return with a brand-new four-part sequel series, slated for release on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (via Titan).
Blade Runner Makes Official Return This Spring
Blade Runner: Tokyo Nexus is an ongoing comic book series from Titan Comics that’s getting a brand-new four-part installment this spring, with To Lose Is To Win #1 slated for release on May 6. It’s an exciting new cyberpunk adventure set in the Blade Runner: Tokyo Nexus storyline, continuing the story of Tokyo Nexus: Die in Peace.
The series will be written by Nancy Collins, with art by Mariano Taibo, and features characters Mead and Stix, who are “forced into a deadly confrontation with Rumika, the Blade Runner dispatched by Tyrell to dismantle Cheshire Corporation.” It’s an exciting new chapter in the Blade Runner universe that fans will definitely want to check out when it releases this spring.
To Lose Is To Win Releases On May 6
The first issue of To Lose Is To Win launches on May 6, with four different issues planned in the series over the remainder of the year. The series is a shift away from the typical Blade Runner setting, taking players out of the futuristic Los Angeles setting to the neon streets of Tokyo.
There are several unique Blade Runner comics available from Titan Comics, including the Las Vegas-set Black Lotus series inspired by the popular anime show of the same name. If you’re looking to dive back into the Blade Runner universe with a brand-new original adventure, there’s plenty to look forward to in the franchise over the coming months.
Fans of the iconics sci-fi franchise will also want to keep their eyes open for news and updates on the long-awaited Blade Runner video game, Blade Runner 2033: Labyrinth, which takes place between the original film and 2017 sequel starring Ryan gosling, Blade Runner 2049. While development on the project has been called into question after studio Annapurna Interactive underwent some internal changes, the game is reportedly still in the works, with Blade Runner fans eager for any updates on the project they can get.
