“Borderlands: Return to Pandora” (initially named “Borderlands”) features a stellar ensemble cast, including Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Jamie Lee Curtis. Based on the immensely popular video game series that has sold 77 million copies globally and earned over $1 billion in revenue, the film adaptation brings beloved characters like Roland and Lilith to life, alongside familiar NPCs such as Claptrap, Dr. Patricia Tannis, and Tiny Tina.

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The story follows Lilith (Cate Blanchett), a renowned bounty hunter with a hidden past, who hesitantly returns to her chaotic home world, Pandora. Her mission is to find the missing daughter of Atlas (Edgar Ramírez), the universe’s most influential figure.

To accomplish this, Lilith gathers an unexpected team of misfits: Roland (Kevin Hart), a battle-hardened mercenary; Tiny Tina (Ariana Greenblatt), a quirky teenager with her bodyguard Krieg (Florian Munteanu); Patricia Tannis (voiced by Jamie Lee Curtis), an eccentric scientist; and Claptrap (voiced by Jack Black), a witty robot.

Together, they confront strange creatures and powerful foes while uncovering Pandora’s deepest mysteries. Their journey is not only about the galaxy’s fate but also involves a deeper, human connection.

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Staying true to the humor, chaos, and thrill that made the video game series a phenomenon, Borderlands: Return to Pandora will feature familiar game aspects like treasure-filled vaults and customizable weapons. Fans of the game and action-fantasy lovers can anticipate an exhilarating cinematic experience.