Borderlands 4 Teased on the Coattails of Disastrous Movie Release

Gearbox CEO Hints at Borderlands 4 Following Movie Flop

Following the box office bomb that was the Borderlands movie, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has once again teased the development of Borderlands 4. Read on for details on the game's progress and the CEO's recent comments.

Gearbox Confirms Borderlands 4 is in the Works

New Borderlands Game Underway

This past Sunday, Pitchford offered another subtle confirmation of the studio's work on a new Borderlands title, expressing gratitude to fans whose enthusiasm for the games far outweighs their reception of the recent film adaptation. He highlighted the team's dedicated efforts on the next installment, leaving fans hungry for further information.

This follows a previous GamesRadar+ interview last month where Pitchford alluded to several major projects in development at Gearbox. While not making an official announcement, he suggested that news on the next Borderlands game wouldn't be far off.

Earlier this year, publisher 2K officially confirmed Borderlands 4 development, coinciding with Take-Two Interactive's acquisition of Gearbox Entertainment. The Borderlands franchise, launched in 2009, boasts over 83 million units sold, with Borderlands 3 becoming 2K's fastest-selling title (19 million copies). Borderlands 2 remains their best-selling game, exceeding 28 million copies since 2012.

Movie's Failure Spurs CEO's Comments

Pitchford's social media comments followed the movie's significant critical and commercial failure. Despite a wide release in over 3,000 theaters, the film grossed a mere $4 million in its opening weekend. Even Imax screenings couldn't salvage its poor performance, with projections falling far short of $10 million against a $115 million budget.

The long-awaited film, in production for over three years, received overwhelmingly negative reviews, becoming one of the summer's biggest critical disappointments. Even dedicated Borderlands fans expressed their dissatisfaction, reflected in a low CinemaScore rating. Critics cited a disconnect with the fanbase, lacking the charm and humor of the games. Edgar Ortega of Loud and Clear Reviews noted the film's misguided attempt to appeal to a younger audience, resulting in a lackluster final product.

As Gearbox prepares for its next game release, the movie's poor reception serves as a cautionary tale regarding video game adaptations. However, the studio remains focused on delivering another successful title for its loyal gaming community.