Borderlands

(2024)

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Synopsis

Lilith and her team of misfits search the planet of Pandora for Atlas’ daughter

Treasure hunter Lilith returns to her home planet of Pandora to search for Atlas’ missing daughter. Assembling an unlikely team of lovable misfits, the troop battle monsters and enemies alike in pursuit of the girl who holds immeasurable power.

What to know

What is Borderlands about?

Borderlands is an upcoming sci-fi comedy film produced by Lionsgate Films and follows the story of Lilith, and her team of bandits who are drawn into a galactic fight as they seek to find a missing girl with hidden power. The film is written and directed by horror icon Eli Roth and is based on the Gearbox Software video game of the same name. The video game is a first-person shooter that takes place in a Space Western world, mostly on a planet known as Pandora.

Who stars in Borderlands?

Borderlands features an all-star cast including Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchette as the outlaw Lilith. Her team members include ex-mercenary Roland (Kevin Hart), demolitionist Tiny Tina (Ariana Greenblatt), fierce protector Krieg (Florian Munteanu), archaeologist Patricia Tannis (Jamie Lee Curtis), and robot Claptrap (voiced by Jack Black). Other cast members include Édgar Ramírez as Atlas, the most powerful beings in the universe, Gina Gershon, Bobby Lee, Benjamin Byron Davis, and others.

Which Borderlands game is the Borderlands movie based on?

The Borderlands movie has its own completely original story, meaning that it is not based on any specific game. The film does, however, feature many well-known characters from the games.

Is the Borderlands movie canon?

According to Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford, the Borderlands movie is not canon, but takes place within the Borderlands Cinematic Universe. While characters from the games appear, the events taking place in the film do not affect the games.

When will Borderlands be released in the UK?

Borderlands will be released in cinemas in the UK on August 9, 2024.

Production News

  • August 18, 2015
    • Lionsgate first announce that a Borderlands film adaptation is in the works with Avi and Ari Avad set to produce. (Source: Variety)
  • February 20, 2020
    • Eli Roth is announced as the director of the video game adaptation. (Source: Deadline)
  • May 5, 2020
    • Cate Blanchette is confirmed to be starring in Borderlands as Lilith, the film’s protagonist and one of the four Vault Hunters from the video games. (Source: Entertainment Weekly)
  • January 26, 2021
    • Kevin Hart is confirmed to be starring alongside Cate Blanchette in Borderlands as the ex-mercenary Roland. (Source: Variety)
  • February 8, 2021
    • Jamie Lee Curtis joins the cast as the archaeologist Tannis. (Source: Deadline)
  • February 11, 2021
    • Jack Black joins the cast as the sarcastic and cynical robot Claptrap. (Source: Deadline)
  • June 4, 2021
    • Lionsgate release first-look images at the band of characters, showing each in silhouette form along with a group shot. (Source: ScreenCrush)
  • April 28, 2022
    • At CinemaCon, Lionsgate show one minute of footage from the film, featuring Cate Blanchette’s Lilith with flaming red hair. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
  • January 4, 2023
    • Deadline report that reshoots for the film are taking place, with Tim Miller stepping in to direct the reshoots due to Eli Roth’s previous commitment to his upcoming film Thanksgiving. (Source: Deadline)
  • February 20, 2024
    • People reveal new images of the live-action Borderlands film, showing Cate Blanchett's Lilith and Florian Munteanu's Krieg. (Source: ScreenRant)
  • February 21, 2024
    • The first trailer for Borderlands is released, debuting Eli Roth's live-action video game adaptation starring Cate Blanchett. (Source: Deadline)
  • March 20, 2024
    • Newly released cinema showtimes in the UK reveal Borderlands will be released on August 9, 2024. (Source: Flicks.co.uk)

Genres

Comedy, Science-Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Action & Adventure

Runtime

1h 42min

Production country

United States

Director

Eli Roth

Cast

Cate Blanchett
Lilith
Kevin Hart
Roland
Jack Black
Claptrap (voice)
Edgar Ramírez
Atlas
Ariana Greenblatt
Tiny Tina
Florian Munteanu
Krieg
Gina Gershon
Moxxi
Jamie Lee Curtis
Dr. Patricia Tannis
Haley Bennett
Mom
Janina Gavankar
Commander Knoxx
Cheyenne Jackson
Jakobs
Charles Babalola
Hammerlock
Benjamin Byron Davis
Marcus
Steven Boyer
Scooter
Ryann Redmond
Ellie
Bobby Lee
Larry
Olivier Richters
Krom
Justin Price
Psycho
Paula Andrea Placido
Quinn
Jeremy Wheeler
Citizen
Balázs Megyeri
Cowboy
Nate Albright
Drunk Mercenary
Harry Szovik
Lance Soldier
Steven Seagal
Adria Arjona