"Visions of the Urban Landscape: An Analysis of Futuristic Cities in Science Fiction Cinema"

Author(s)	Mr. Pruthvish S Bapat
Country	India
Abstract	This paper explores the depiction of futuristic cities in iconic science fiction movies(Blade Runner(1982), Akira(1988)), analyzing how these urban landscapes affect human interaction in these environments. The study will examine the visual aspects that define these backdrops. The paper will also study the use of architecture and urban design in bringing these cities to reality. This paper will explore how science fiction films have showcased society’s evolving relationship with technology and also inspired new changes in architecture and urban planning. The objective is to understand how these movies use futuristic cities to examine common issues regarding society, technology, and humanity's future.
Keywords	Dystopian, Utopian, Futuristic Cities, Urban Landscapes, Architecture, and Technological Growth.
Field	Sociology > Journalism / Media
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On	2026-03-19
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.70827

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