Borderlands Film Faces Disastrous Box Office Struggles and Harsh Criticism

The cinematic landscape is often filled with adaptations of beloved video game franchises, but not all attempts succeed. The recent film based on Borderlands, directed by Eli Roth, has faced significant backlash and is struggling to find its footing in theaters. Critics have largely come together to express their dissatisfaction, labeling it one of the year’s biggest disappointments, and it faces stiff competition in that regard from other underwhelming releases like Madame Web.

The numbers from its opening weekend tell a troubling story. The film has garnered only $16.5 million globally, which is alarming considering its production budget reached $115 million. This figure doesn’t even account for the expenses tied to marketing efforts, further amplifying concerns about its viability at the box office.

Unless something remarkable occurs in the ensuing weeks, Borderlands is on track to be remembered as one of the most significant failures in film history. This outcome isn't particularly surprising, given the critical reception it has received so far.

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