TheBorderlandsmovie release date was announced after suffering from delayed production due to reshoots.When news first hit of adapting Gearbox’sBorderlandsgame, fans could not have been more optimistic. Though video game movies have failed in the past, some diamonds in the rough have given viewers hope. Even more encouraging would be the creative minds behind the film.Cabin Feverdirector Eli Roth was known for putting his passion into his films and was the perfect choice to direct the film. Starring Cate Blanchett and Jamie Lee Curtis, theBorderlandsmovie seemed like it would be high profile. And then things started going wrong.Tim Miller came in forBorderlandsreshoots, causing a massive delay. First starting production in 2021, fans have waited years for the video game adaptation to be released. And now they finally get their wish.RELATED:The Borderlands Franchise is a Surprisingly Good Fit For a Cozy GameAfter announcing a tentative release year,Deadlinerevealed thatBorderlandscan be expected on June 29, 2025. Other stars reported to fill out the cast roster are Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Gina Gershon, and Edgar Ramírez. Lionsgate has been the production company behind franchises such asThe Hunger Games,and if all goes well, this will be another impressive feat under the distributor’s belt.[EMBED_TWITTER]https://twitter.com/Lionsgate/status/1682088119586426880[/EMBED_TWITTER]The stackedBorderlandscast list spans many notable characters from the games. Blanchett is starring as Lilith, theplayable Siren character whose abilities include Phasewalking. Curtis is on tap to play Tannis, who the actor described as being in love with inanimate objects. Fans can also expect characters Roland, Scooter, and Claptrap to crop up. But with the omission of important characters such as Handsome Jack and Gaige, it does inspire questions about how the film will be adapted.In the firstBorderlandsgame, the player chooses a character and is largely by themselves. The biggest relationship players have is with their handy robot friend. Significant character relationships and villains come in later games, which draws more attention to the discourse surrounding the games. With such an extended production time, many may have one important question on their minds. Will this adaptation even be good? Adaptations likeThe Last of Ushave become essentialviewing and a new marker for how well video game properties can go, but that is under perfect circumstances.It isn’t out of hand to say thatBorderlandshas not gone according to plan, especially with the strangecircumstances revolving around Craig Mazin’s writing credits. There is still a long time to get the film right, but with the writer’s strike ongoing, it doesn’t inspire confidence.Borderlandswill be released on June 11, 2025.MORE:Borderlands 4 Should Shake Up the Gimmicks of its Weapon ManufacturersSource:Deadline