The highly anticipated Borderlands movie has finally dropped its first trailer, revealing a star-studded cast and a plot that sees a notorious exile, Lilith, played by Cate Blanchett, return to her home planet of Pandora. Audiences can expect the film to hit cinemas on August 9, with a narrative that follows Lilith's quest to locate the missing daughter of the powerful Atlas, alongside characters Roland, Tiny Tina, Krieg, Tannis, and Claptrap, as they face off against alien monsters and fierce bandits. Kevin Hart steps into the role of Roland, with Jack Black voicing Claptrap, and Jamie Lee Curtis as Tannis, under the direction of Eli Roth.

Meanwhile, Gearbox Software founder Randy Pitchford has teased a potential new installment in the Borderlands video game series, possibly Borderlands 4. In an interview with IGN, Pitchford hinted at a project that surpasses all their previous work, although no official announcement has been made yet regarding its development.

In other related news, the Borderlands film adaptation has piqued the interest of fans of the franchise, who have been eagerly tracking any information relating to upcoming games and adaptations.

Is the Borderlands film connected to the video game series?

Yes, the Borderlands film is based on the popular video game series, sharing the same universe and featuring characters from the games.

The Borderlands series started with its first game release in 2009, known for its distinctive cel-shaded graphics, cooperative gameplay, and loot-driven RPG mechanics. It was developed by Gearbox Software and published by 2K Games. The franchise has since expanded to several sequels and spin-offs, including the recent Borderlands 3, which launched in 2019, further cementing its place as a beloved series among gamers for its unique blend of first-person shooter action and role-playing elements.