Borderlands movie finally gets release date after production delays

After facing production delays and reshoots, the long-awaited Borderlands movie finally has a release date. Directed by Eli Roth and starring Cate Blanchett and Jamie Lee Curtis, the film initially generated excitement among fans of the popular video game. However, setbacks led to a prolonged wait, with production starting in 2021.

Now, after much anticipation, the film is set to hit theaters on August 9, 2024. The star-studded cast also includes Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Gina Gershon, and Edgar Ramírez. Lionsgate, known for successful franchises like The Hunger Games, is behind the production, raising expectations for the adaptation.

The movie features beloved characters from the game, with Blanchett playing Lilith, the Siren character with Phasewalking abilities, and Curtis as the quirky Tannis. Some fans remain skeptical about the adaptation's success, given the exclusion of key characters and the ongoing writer's strike.

As the release date approaches, gamers and film enthusiasts eagerly await to see if the Borderlands movie can live up to the high expectations set by the successful video game adaptations of the past.