If you are a gamer, you must have heard of the cult game Borderlands, known for its vivid open-world adventures. The game is getting a live-action movie, and we can’t just keep calm about it. The movie was announced by Lionsgate and Arad Productions in 2015. If you are also here to know about Borderlands release date, cast, plot, and everything we know so far, then stay tuned to the article.
The post-apocalyptic sci-fi action-adventure movie will be set in an open-ended world just like its FPS game version, and with so many game adaptations becoming Box office hits, Borderlands could be the next one in line Lionsgate recently released the first pictures of the characters dressed in costumes which got the fans excited, and then dropped an action-packed trailer.
The movie is directed by Eli Roth, who also wrote the screenplay of the movie along with Joe Crombie. Roth is most known for his horror films, like Cabin Fever and Knock Knock. There are very few games like Borderlands that give Mad Max-ish action vibes, and as we are hearing so far about the film, the cinematic experience is going to be unmatched.
The movie is headed by an all-star cast and is ready for a summer release. So, let’s discuss Borderlands release date, cast, plot, and everything we know so far in detail.
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What Is Borderlands Release Date?
Borderlands is set to release on August 9, 2024, exactly nine years after its official announcement by Lionsgate. The filming of the movie began in 2021 and ended in June of the same year. The movie will be exclusively released in theaters, and later, it might become available to stream on Starz, where most Lionsgate films stream after the release.
Is There A Trailer For Borderlands?
The official trailer for Borderlands was released on 21 February 2024. The sci-fi post-apocalyptic action-adventure movie trailer gave us a vibe similar to the first Guardians Of The Galaxy movie with packing action scenes and some sarcastic sense of humor moments.
What Is The Plot Of Borderlands?
As per the official synopsis of the movie, the story follows Lilith, a bounty hunter, who returns to her home, Pandora, said to be the most chaotic planet in the world, on a mission. The mission is to find the daughter of Atlas, the universe’s most powerful man. Lilith then forms an alliance with a bunch of misfits, namely Roland, a seasoned mercenary; Tiny Tina, a feral pre-teen demolitionist; Krieg, Tina’s protector; Tannis, the oddball scientist; and Claptrap, a wiseass robot. Now, they must come together and fight aliens and bandits to uncover Pandora’s secrets and seal the universe’s fate.
Who Is In The Cast of Borderlands?
Cate Blanchett will be headlining the role of Lilith in Borderlands. Best known for dramatic roles in movies like Tár and The Aviator, she has been a part of various blockbuster movies and is now ready to take the role of an epic video game character.
Kevin Hart joined the cast of Borderlands in the role of Roland, a skilled ex-soldier turned mercenary. We have also seen Kevin playing comedic roles in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and Ride Along, but this role will be different for him.
Ariana Greenblatt, who was recently seen in the Oscar-nominated movie Barbie, will play the role of Tiny Tina, a preteen and demolition expert.
Florian Munteanu will play Tina’s musclebound and wordless protector. He is mainly known for his role as Victor Drago in the Creed Franchise.
Jamie Lee Curtis will also be headlining the scientist and archeologist Patricia Tannis’s role. She bagged an Oscar for playing the IRS officer Deidre in the Sci-fi action comedy Everything Everywhere All at Once.
Jack Black will be the voice of the sarcastic, wiseass robot Claptrap.
Édgar Ramírez is paying the film’s main antagonist, Atlas, described in the synopsis as the universe’s most powerful SOB.
Final Words
The ragtag group of adventurers and the mix match of action and comedy will undoubtedly make Borderlands a fun ride. We will all wait for the release to discover what wonders it will do at the box office. I hope you are now aware of the Borderlands release date, cast, plot, and everything we know so far. For more updates regarding the latest movies and shows, keep following Viebly.
