2036: Nexus Dawn vs The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act
The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act has the higher audience score (8.3/10 against 6.9/10 for 2036: Nexus Dawn). 2036: Nexus Dawn is the shorter watch at 7m compared with 1h 33m. 2036: Nexus Dawn is the older of the two (2017 against 2026). Both are science fiction, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| 2036: Nexus Dawn | The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.9/10 | ★ 8.3/10 |
| Year | 2017 | 2026 |
| Length | 7m | 1h 33m |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Thriller | Animation, Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller |
| Country | United Kingdom | – |
| Director | Luke Scott | Gooseworx |
| Main cast | Benedict Wong, Jared Leto, Ned Dennehy, Ania Marson, Ade Sapara | David Cazares, Sean Chiplock, Lizzie Freeman, Zach Hadel, Ashley Nichols |
Synopsis
2036: Nexus Dawn
This in-world short film takes place in the year 2036 and revolves around Jared Leto’s character, Niander Wallace. In this short, Wallace introduces a new line of “perfected” replicants called the Nexus 9, seeking to get the prohibition on replicants repealed. This no doubt has serious ramifications that will be crucial to the plot of Blade Runner 2049.
The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act
With Caine gone and the circus dark, the cast are left with only the mistakes and traumas of their pasts to keep them company. As the prospect of eternity closes in around them, they discover the truth about the Digital Circus and its history. Will they come to terms with what they uncover, or will they make… the other choice? Also, presumably at some point someone says something funny, because this ending can’t be THAT depressing, can it? A…
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