Summary

• Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford teases the possibility of Borderlands 2, revealing that conversations about a follow-up will likely begin before the end of 2024.
• The Borderlands video game universe is both vast and popular, so it makes sense that Gearbox and Lionsgate would want to make multiple film adaptations.
• Whether a sequel happens will depend upon how well the first movie fares at the box office.

Borderlands 2 gets a new tease from Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford ahead of the first adaptation's release. Based on the hit video game franchise, the Borderlands trailers have already teased a comedic and action-packed ride.

Before the film has even hit theaters, Pitchford, who also serves as a producer on the adaptation, teases Borderlands 2 during an interview with GamesRadar+. While nothing has been decided just yet, the executive reveals that discussion of a follow-up will likely begin before the year is out. Check out his comment below:

"I think it's reasonable to imagine that we will start talking about the next Borderlands movie here. Maybe before the end of the year, we'll see. Maybe sooner. But we are we are working very hard. And I have the biggest and best team that I've ever had working on what we know is exactly what our fans want from us. So I'm very, very thrilled. I can't wait to talk about it. I wish I could just gush right now."

Will Borderlands 2 Happen?

It Will All Depend On The First Movie

It's not hard to see why there's interest from Gearbox and producers to make a Borderlands 2. There are now seven games in the successful and beloved franchise, so clearly there's plenty of source material to draw from for a future film. Some fan-favorite characters from the games, like Mordecai and Brick, for example, also don't appear in this first installment, so they could certainly fit into a sequel. Pitchford has previously revealed the intention to create a Borderlands "cinematic universe," which could end up being a profitable way to expand the franchise.

Whether a sequel happens, however, will depend on how the first film performs. Reviews and social media reactions for the film haven't been shared yet since they're still under embargo, but the response to the trailers and marketing thus far hasn't been overly positive. There have been criticisms directed at the movie's PG-13 rating and the fact that the film doesn't adapt a story from the games. Certain Borderlands casting choices, too, have come under fire, with some actors not looking much like their game counterparts.

Borderlands' budget remains unknown, so it's not clear how much the film would need to earn to be considered a success. If, for example, the movie features a $90 million budget, it would likely need to earn in the ballpark of $225 million to break even. Even if the Borderlands reviews end up being positive, an underperformance of the film at the box office certainly has the potential to kill any chances of a sequel.

Source: GamesRadar+