2036: Nexus Dawn (2017)

Set in 2036, Niander Wallace, played by Jared Leto, unveils a groundbreaking advancement in artificial intelligence: the Nexus 9 replicants. His ambition to lift the existing ban on replicants sets off a chain of events with far-reaching consequences. Wallace's vision for a new era of perfected beings hints at the complex ethical dilemmas and societal upheavals that will be pivotal to the narrative of Blade Runner 2049. This short film serves as a crucial precursor, exploring the implications of Wallace's innovations and the future of human-replicant relations.