The long-anticipated Borderlands film finally has a confirmed release date. As per an announcement on the game’s official Twitter handle, the movie is slated to hit the big screen on August 9th, 2024.
Under the helm of director Eli Roth, recognized for his work on Hostel, the film brings to life the celebrated video game, Borderlands. The story centers on Lilith, played by Cate Blanchett, a treasure seeker who goes back to her home planet of Pandora, which bears no connection to the Avatar film universe. She bands together with Roland (Kevin Hart), Tiny Tina (Arian Greenblatt), Krieg (Florian Munteanu), Tannis (Jamie Lee Curtis), and Claptrap (Jack Black) in a quest to find Atlas’s lost daughter.
An initial sneak peek into the movie was shared last year, although an official trailer is yet to be released. It’s an unusual strategy to announce the movie’s release date so far in advance, especially given the film reportedly completed production as far back as June 2021.
It seems delays are becoming a recurring theme for movies adapted from video games. The Uncharted film, for instance, was pushed back several months from its planned release date. Despite its eventual release, the film received lukewarm reviews, with BuyTechBlog’s Devindra Hardawar criticising the Uncharted movie for ‘boldly going nowhere.’ The Super Mario Bros. movie also experienced postponements but managed to set box office records for a video game movie. Assuming no further delays, Borderlands is set to reach theaters next year.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Borderlands Movie Release
When is the Borderlands movie set to release?
The Borderlands movie is scheduled to be released in theaters on August 9th, 2024.
Who are the main characters in the Borderlands movie and who are they played by?
The main characters in the Borderlands movie are Lilith, played by Cate Blanchett, Roland, played by Kevin Hart, Tiny Tina, played by Arian Greenblatt, Krieg, played by Florian Munteanu, Tannis, played by Jamie Lee Curtis, and Claptrap, played by Jack Black.
Who is the director of the Borderlands movie?
The Borderlands movie is directed by Eli Roth, who is best known for his work on the movie Hostel.
When did filming wrap up for the Borderlands movie?
Filming for the Borderlands movie reportedly concluded over two years ago, in June 2021.
Have there been delays in the release of other video game-based movies?
Yes, delays seem to be increasingly common for movies based on video games. For example, the release of the Uncharted movie was delayed several months from its original date. The Super Mario Bros. movie also saw delays in its release.
More about Borderlands Movie Release
- Borderlands Official Twitter Announcement
- Eli Roth’s Filmography
- The Uncharted Movie Review
- The Super Mario Bros. Movie Box Office Records
