Blade Runner: Black Out 2022 (2017)

Kernel Score: 80% · 437 ratings · Rated PG-13

Genres: Action, Animation, Science Fiction

Released: 2017-09-26

Runtime: 16 minutes

Where to watch Blade Runner: Black Out 2022

US availability, updated 2026-10-22.

Overview

This animated short revolves around the events causing an electrical systems failure on the west coast of the US. According to Blade Runner 2049’s official timeline, this failure leads to cities shutting down, financial and trade markets being thrown into chaos, and food supplies dwindling. There’s no proof as to what caused the blackouts, but Replicants — the bio-engineered robots featured in the original Blade Runner, are blamed.

Blade Runner: Black Out 2022 parents' guide: ages 11+

Parents need to know that Blade Runner: Black Out 2022 is a PG-13 animated sci-fi short depicting a dystopian societal collapse involving android slavery and blackout chaos.

  • Violence & scariness: Moderate — Depicts dystopian chaos, an EMP-driven blackout, and themes of android slavery in this animated short.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Director

Shinichiro Watanabe

Cast

  • Jovan Jackson as Iggy Cygnus (voice)
  • Luci Christian as Trixie (voice)
  • Edward James Olmos as Gaff (voice)
  • David Anthony Matranga as Additional Voices (voice)
  • Joel McCrary as Additional Voices (voice)
  • Bryson Baugus as Ren (voice)
  • Jay Hickman as Additional Voices (voice)
  • Kenichirou Matsuda as Iggy Cygnus (voice)
  • Ichiko Aoba as Trixie (voice)
  • Makoto Furukawa as Ren (voice)

Blade Runner: Black Out 2022 FAQ

Is Blade Runner: Black Out 2022 good?

Blade Runner: Black Out 2022 has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 437 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Blade Runner: Black Out 2022?

In the US you can stream Blade Runner: Black Out 2022 on Crunchyroll.

Is Blade Runner: Black Out 2022 OK for kids?

Blade Runner: Black Out 2022 is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Blade Runner: Black Out 2022 is a PG-13 animated sci-fi short depicting a dystopian societal collapse involving android slavery and blackout chaos.

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