The Borderlands<\/em> movie didn\u2019t quite manage to capture audiences’ hearts despite boasting quite a stellar cast led by Cate Blanchett and Kevin Hart, and now it’s making a beeline to streaming to try and make back any money.<\/p>
Brace yourselves\u2014this cinematic adventure is set to hit the digital scene by late August. Its swift pivot to online platforms follows a lackluster box office debut, leaving much to be desired among fans and critics alike. Within a mere month of hitting theaters, where it opened with a stark zero percent on Rotten Tomatoes<\/a>\u2014only nudging up to 10 percent since\u2014Borderlands<\/em> is racing to redeem itself, and quickly.<\/p>
The video game movie’s initial global opening scraped together just $17 million against its substantial budget of over $100 million<\/a>, but faced a dramatic 72 percent plunge in its second week. You can snag it early, as it’s already up for pre-order on Amazon Prime for $25, and is scheduled for a streaming release on Aug. 30.<\/p>
As the film adaptation seeks redemption on small screens, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford is already stirring up buzz for Borderlands 4<\/em>. He\u2019s dropping hints left and right, suggesting a big reveal could be just around the corner<\/a>\u2014maybe even at the upcoming Gamescom Opening Night Live which is coming early this week.<\/p>
