Curious about the Borderlands release date, trailer, cast, and plot? We have all the information for you. Borderlands is an upcoming sci-fi action comedy movie directed by Eli Roth. The film is based on the long-running video game franchise “Borderlands” by Gearbox Software. It revolves around Lilith, an infamous outlaw who goes on a mission to find and protect the missing daughter of Atlas, the most powerful S.O.B. in the universe.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Release date — when is Borderlands coming out?
Borderlands’ release date is August 9, 2024.
The production of Borderlands reportedly began in April 2021 and wrapped up in June 2021. However, the film reportedly underwent reshoots two years later in January 2023, under the purview of Tim Miller. Eli Roth, the director of Borderlands was reportedly uninvolved with the reshoots, due to his commitments to 2023’s Thanksgiving.
Trailer — watch it now
You can watch the Borderlands trailer below:
The Borderlands trailer unpacks nearly everything viewers can expect from the film. The trailer showcases some glorious action and fight sequences spruced with comedy and also depicts the fun and quirky character dynamics between the main cast.
Cast — who is in Borderlands?
Borderlands’ cast includes:
- Cate Blanchett as Lilith
- Kevin Hart as Roland
- Jack Black as Claptrap (voice)
- Edgar Ramirez as Atlas
- Ariana Greenblatt as Tiny Tina
- Florian Munteanu as Krieg
- Gina Gershon as Moxxi
- Jamie Lee Curtis as Dr. Patricia Tannis
- Haley Bennett as Mom
- Janina Gavankar as Commander Knoxx
- Cheyenne Jackson as Jakobs
- Charles Babalola as Hammerlock
- Benjamin Byron Davis as Marcus
- Steven Boyer as Scooter
- Ryan Redmond as Ellie
- Bobby Lee as Larry
- Olivier Richters as Crom
- Justin Price as Psycho
- Paula Andrea Placido as Quinn
- Jeremy Wheeler as Citizen
- Hunter Troy Rothwell as Davis Pickle
- Harry Ford as Middleman
- Balázs Megyeri as Cowboy
- Nate Albright as Drunk Mercenary
- Tanner Cortez as Crimson Lance
- Harry Szovik as Lance Soldier
Plot – what’s the story about?
Borderlands’ story revolves around Lilith, an infamous treasure hunter and outlaw who has a mysterious past. Lilith is tasked to go on an important rescue mission, which is to find and protect the missing daughter of Atlas, who is the most powerful S.O.B. in the universe. Lilith is aided in her journey by several misfits Roland, Tiny Tina, Krieg, Dr. Patricia Tannis, and Claptrap.
Lilith’s allies Roland, Tiny Tina, Krieg, Dr. Patricia Tannis, and Claptrap also have their histories, traits, and quirks. Roland is a former highly-respected soldier, who is now in search of redemption, Tiny Tina is a pre-teen demolitionist with a feral attitude, Dr. Patricia Tannis is a scientist who is fully aware of and has seen all the crazy things in their world, and Claptrap is a robot with a know-it-all attitude. Lilith and her allies will not only be shown scouring the places for Atlas’ missing daughter and fighting dangerous monsters but will also be seen attempting to build an unlikely alliance and friendship.