Borderlands 4 Teased on the Coattails of Disastrous Movie Release

Gearbox CEO Hints at Borderlands 4 Development Following Movie Flop

Borderlands 4 Teased on the Coattails of Disastrous Movie Release Following the critical and commercial failure of the Borderlands movie, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has again teased the development of Borderlands 4. This subtle confirmation of the project comes amidst a wave of negative feedback surrounding the film's release.

Confirmation of Borderlands 4's Progress

Pitchford recently expressed gratitude to fans, highlighting their continued enthusiasm for the game franchise, which significantly outweighs the reception of the recent film adaptation. He further alluded to the team's dedicated work on the next installment, igniting anticipation among fans. This follows a previous GamesRadar+ interview where Pitchford hinted at several major projects in development, suggesting an imminent announcement regarding Borderlands 4.

Borderlands 4 Teased on the Coattails of Disastrous Movie Release Officially confirmed earlier this year by publisher 2K following Take-Two Interactive's acquisition of Gearbox, Borderlands 4's development is underway. The Borderlands franchise, launched in 2009, boasts over 83 million units sold, with Borderlands 3 achieving 2K's fastest-selling title record (19 million copies). Borderlands 2 remains the company's top-selling game, having sold over 28 million copies since 2012.

Movie's Poor Reception Fuels Speculation

Borderlands 4 Teased on the Coattails of Disastrous Movie Release Pitchford's social media comments arrive on the heels of the Borderlands movie's disastrous box office performance and scathing reviews. Despite a wide release in over 3,000 theaters, including IMAX screenings, the film grossed a mere $4 million in its opening weekend, far below expectations. Projected to fall short of $10 million against an $115 million production budget, the film is considered a major summer box office disappointment.

The movie, plagued by production delays spanning over three years, has received overwhelmingly negative reviews and a poor CinemaScore. Critics and fans alike expressed disappointment, citing a disconnect from the source material's charm and humor. Loud and Clear Reviews' Edgar Ortega highlighted the film's apparent attempt to appeal to a younger demographic, ultimately resulting in a lackluster product.

The Borderlands movie's failure serves as a stark reminder of the challenges in adapting beloved video games to the big screen. However, Gearbox remains focused on delivering a successful next installment in the gaming franchise.