BORDERLANDS MOVIE REVEALS EXCITING NEW POSTER
- A new Borderlands movie poster reveals a colorful cast of characters.
- The film based on the popular video game series will introduce fans to an original story with iconic game characters in action.
- The Borderlands movie aims to bring the fun-loving chaos of the series to life on the silver screen.
Fans of the Borderlands franchise are getting another look at the upcoming live-action film with a new official poster, featuring a colorful cast of familiar characters. Since the first trailer for the Borderlands movie dropped back in March, announcements for the project have been quiet, but this latest glimpse at the cinematic video game adaptation is looking to reignite fan hype once more.
First announced back in 2015, the Borderlands movie began principal production in 2021 and underwent a series of re-shoots before entering the final stages of production in 2023. The film is based on the popular first-person shooter action RPG series and will include beloved characters and iconic locations from the video games. Despite mixed reactions to early announcements, many fans are excited to get another detailed look at the Borderlands film with the latest poster.
Why a Borderlands Cinematic Universe Isn't as Crazy as It Sounds
Although the first Borderlands movie trailer has proven to be divisive, the franchise has a lot of potential as a cinematic universe.Lionsgate has revealed a brand-new promotional poster for the Borderlands movie, giving fans a better look at what to expect from the film when it releases this summer. The brightly colored poster features headlining actors Cate Blanchett, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Hart, Ariana Greenblatt, and Florian Munteanu in full costume as their respective game characters, along with Claptrap, who will be voiced by Jack Black. A tagline on the poster reads "Chaos Loves Company," perfectly highlighting the high-octane action and sometimes absurdist sequences of the Borderlands video game franchise. While not a direct adaptation of any singular Borderlands game, this sci-fi action-comedy film looks to bring the fun-loving chaos of the Borderlands series to life on the silver screen.
New Borderlands Movie Poster
Borderlands will release in theaters on Friday, August 9, and will introduce fans to an original story based on the universe and characters of the eponymous video game franchise. The Borderlands movie will focus on Lilith, played by Blanchett, searching the planet Pandora for the missing daughter of the notorious villain, Atlas. While on her search, Lilith will team up with iconic Borderlands game characters, including Roland, Tiny Tina, Krieg, Tannis, and the fan-favorite Claptrap. The motley crew will have to face off against the dangers of the mysterious planet while also battling the conflict of interest between one another.
Video game adaptations have been on a hot streak, as of late, with hit television series like The Last of Us and Fallout proving that games can do well when translated to other mediums. In spite of some early criticisms of the Borderlands movie, many audiences remain optimistic that the film will prove a fun theatrical experience for fans of the iconic franchise. With vibrant poster designs and impressive trailer graphics drumming up intrigue, the Borderlands movie looks to be a playful romp for gamers and movie-goers alike.
Borderlands
Borderlands is an action RPG first-person shooter created by Gearbox Software and published by 2K Games. The series is commonly called a looter shooter set in a space Western style, where players can select from multiple classes that can level up and acquire new skills. The franchise has quickly become one of the best-selling franchises and produced spin-offs like Tales from the Borderlands as well as a film adaptation being developed by Lionsgate.