How the Upcoming Movie Could Shape Borderlands 4
How the Upcoming Movie Could Shape Borderlands 4
How Live-Action Video Game Adaptations Are Leveling Up
Live-action adaptations of video games have been on the market longer than your old socks, but let’s be honest, they’ve only started getting remotely watchable. Sure, the Resident Evil movies were a hoot for early 2000s horror flicks, and we can’t help but feel a wave of nostalgia when we think of the original Mortal Kombat films. And hey, Warcraft had its moments… but calling them great movies would be like comparing a broken controller to a pro gaming setup. However, hope is on the horizon with projects like Detective Pikachu, Sonic, and The Last of Us leading the way. Although, we’ll hold off on popping the confetti until we’ve seen how the upcoming Borderlands movie unfolds.
Now, mark your calendars for August 9, 2024, because that’s when the Borderlands movie is officially hitting the big screen. This flick boasts an ensemble cast that’ll make your jaw drop, and it’s being helmed by none other than Eli Roth, a director who knows a thing or two about shocking audiences. Despite the impressive lineup and a seemingly faithful adaptation of the game’s plot and characters, fans are skeptical. And honestly, who can blame them? The gaming industry’s track record with movies is as reliable as a glitchy NPC. But one thing’s for sure, whether it’s a critical hit or a critical miss, the Borderlands movie will definitely impact the next Borderlands game like a rocket launcher to the face.
How the Movie’s Reception Could Influence Borderlands 4
Let’s talk about the Borderlands franchise for a moment. Borderlands 3 was released in 2019 to a chorus of praise from fans and critics alike. It was undeniable proof that the series still had that explosive co-op magic. Then came Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, which received a similar warm welcome. The game took a bold leap in a new direction while still maintaining that signature Borderlands charm. But here’s the catch: both Borderlands 3 and Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands couldn’t quite live up to the legendary status of Borderlands 2. It’s like trying to level up when your XP bar has hit a plateau.
This brings us to the curious situation the Borderlands franchise finds itself in today. It’s not exactly ruling the gaming kingdom with an iron loot crate. Releasing a movie based on the series right now seems like an odd choice. Typically, video game adaptations thrive when they ride the wave of a game’s popularity—the sweet spot when it’s fresh in players’ minds. Unfortunately, the Borderlands movie is sauntering onto the scene when most fans have already gravitated toward other co-op shooters offering a similar experience. Talk about an uphill battle!
But hold on to your trusty Claptrap, because recently, rumors have been swirling around the troubled production of the Borderlands movie. According to the word on the digital streets, filming on Borderlands wrapped up back in June 2021, and ever since then, it’s been stuck in post-production limbo. There have been multiple script rewrites and reshoots, enough to make any gamer scream “respawn already!” Adding fuel to the fire, Craig Mazin, the genius behind HBO’s The Last of Us series, has distanced himself from the film, removing his name from the credits. Sounds like a frag grenade lobbed at the movie’s quality.
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Now, here’s the scary part. If the Borderlands movie bombs harder than a legendary loot drop, it could tarnish the franchise’s reputation faster than a speedrunner on Red Bull. With Borderlands not exactly sitting on the throne of success right now, one colossal misstep could send the entire fandom sprinting for cover. No pressure or anything. That’s why it’s highly likely that the next Borderlands game will take careful notes on how audiences react to the movie and adjust its development accordingly. If viewers cringe at the series’ trademark over-the-top humor, then the next game might dial it down a notch.
Remember, ladies and gentlemen, the Borderlands movie will explode onto screens near you on August 9, 2024. Buckle up and prepare for an adventure that could shape the future of gaming. And while we’re at it, let’s hope for the sake of Borderlands fans everywhere that this movie doesn’t become the latest pixelated disaster.
See also: Fallout 76 Should Take a Page from Borderlands’ Loot-Chasing Handbook.
