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Is ‘Borderlands’ Movie Set for a Box Office Bust?

EntertainmentIs 'Borderlands' Movie Set for a Box Office Bust?

Hello, movie lovers! ‘Borderlands’, the film adaptation of the hit video game, has been on our watchlist for a good while now. With Eli Roth behind the lens and stars like Cate Blanchett and Kevin Hart lighting up the screens, this one surely piqued our interest. Yet, lately, it’s been a whole lot of bumping and stalling in the journey to its release.

The Borderlands Hype

When we first heard about ‘Borderlands’ going the movie route, we were all ears. You’ve got Blanchett playing the feisty action heroine, Lilith. Talk about a match! Then, there’s Hart, the funny guy we all love, playing the tough Roland. Add his comedic edge to that hero vibe, and you have some serious on-screen chemistry. Round that off with an Oscar winner – Jamie Lee Curtis – and that’s one big budget production right there.

But the ride hasn’t been so smooth, guys. ‘Borderlands’ seems caught in a loop of reshoots and delays. Originally set to start in 2021, it keeps hitting pause after pause after pause. Meanwhile, Tim Miller, the mighty director behind ‘Deadpool’, took over the directing duties temporarily while Roth got busy with another flick, ‘Thanksgiving’.

Is delay always bad news?

Delays often mean more time to iron out any issues and polish the final product, right? But with ‘Borderlands’ costing a gigantic $120 million, this delay feels more like a risky summer toss of the dice. There have been whispers that the movie is trying to mimic the feel of the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’, even down to a seventies-rock-inspired soundtrack.

Where does ‘Borderlands’ Stand?

Now, here’s where we frown, folks. Box Office Pro predicts ‘Borderlands’ to generate between just $10-20 million during its opening. Possible final score? Maybe about $15 million. That’s not exactly the gold rush you’d expect for a film with such blockbuster ambitions.

What about other films?

We may have a wildcard or two amongst the crowd. ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ are set to make a grand entrance with an estimated $40 million on opening weekend. Alongside them, the book-to-film adaptation, ‘It Ends With Us’, starring Blake Lively, could also cause a stir. This one might even pocket up to $35 million. Who knew the success of ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ might echo in another page-turner?!

Predictions in a Nutshell

‘Borderlands’: $15 million
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’: $40 million
‘It Ends With Us’: $35 million

What’s your take? Are you betting on ‘Borderlands’ to surprise everyone? We sure hope for a twist in this tale! Stay tuned for more updates and remember, no prediction is ever foolproof – only time will reveal the true victors at the box office! Until then, keep the popcorn ready and enjoy the cinematic ride!

For more details, visit Project Casting Blog on https://www.projectcasting.com/blog/news/will-eli-roths-borderlands-be-a-box-office-downer/

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