Borderlands

"Borderlands" is a 2024 American science fiction action comedy film directed and co-written by Eli Roth, based on the video game series by Gearbox Software. The story follows outlaw Lilith (Cate Blanchett) as she returns to her home planet Pandora to find the missing daughter of powerful tycoon Atlas (Edgar Ramírez). She is joined by mercenary Roland (Kevin Hart), explosive expert Tiny Tina (Ariana Greenblatt), psycho Krieg (Florian Munteanu), scientist Patricia Tannis (Jamie Lee Curtis), and the sarcastic robot Claptrap (voiced by Jack Black). Together, they face Atlas's private army and uncover secrets of an ancient civilization, aiming to open the legendary Vault containing advanced technology. The film combines dynamic action sequences with the humor characteristic of the original game, immersing viewers in the vibrant and chaotic world of Pandora. The world premiere took place on August 6, 2024, in Los Angeles, with a U.S. release on August 9. Despite its star-studded cast, the film received mostly negative reviews from critics, who criticized the script, action sequences, and underdeveloped characters, though Cate Blanchett's performance was praised. The film grossed $33 million against a budget of $110–120 million, marking it as a commercial failure.