By Brian D. Renner Apr. 10, 2021
Borderlands movie production status is currently Pre-Production
February 25, 2020 • Key talent and film crew being hired; budgeting, preparing and planning of production schedule; approving final shooting script. Screenwriter, Craig Mazin, is now on board. Eli Roth is directing.
Who's Involved:
Release Date:
Plot: What's the story about?
Four "Vault Hunters" on a planet called Pandora battle against local bandits and marauders in their search for a hidden vault rumored to contain advanced alien technology.
Poll: Will you see Borderlands?
Who stars in Borderlands: Cast List
Cate Blanchett ... Lilith
"Nightmare Alley" , "Thor: Ragnarok"
Kevin Hart ... Roland
"Fatherhood" , "Grudge Match"
Jamie Lee Curtis ... Dr. Patricia Tannis
"Halloween Kills" , "Halloween"
Jack Black ... Claptrap (voice)
"Kung Fu Panda 2" , "Gulliver's Travels"
"Jungle Cruise" , "Yes Day"
Who's making Borderlands: Crew List
A look at the Borderlands behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Eli Roth last directed The House with a Clock in its Walls and Death Wish. The film's writer Craig Mazin last wrote Free Birds and The Hangover Part III.
Production Company
Watch: Borderlands Trailers & Videos
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Production: What we know about Borderlands?
Key Facts
- Edgar Ramirez will portray Atlas, a business titan and arms manufacturer who is considered the most powerful person in the universe (4/10/2021).
- Will be an adaptation of the popular video game.
- Sources say it's expected to be an edgy, R-rated take on the material (Hollywood Reporter, 4/25/16).
- Based on the 2009 videogame created and developed by Gearbox Software.
Filming Timeline
- February 2020: The film was in Pre-Production status.
- April 2016: The film was in Development status.
- September 2015: The film was in Development status.
Screenwriter, Craig Mazin, is now on board. Eli Roth is directing.
Aaron Berg will pen the video game adaptation.
Lionsgate is developing a tentpole movie based on the videogame with producers Avi and Ari Arad.
Borderlands Release Date: When is the film coming out?
Borderlands is coming out To Be Announced (TBA).