Eli Roth Blames Zoom Culture and COVID Chaos for Borderlands Flop.

Director Reflects on the Challenges Behind the Film’s Disastrous Reception.

The Borderlands movie was set to be the next big thing — starring the legendary Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, and Jamie Lee Curtis, directed by the one and only Eli Roth. But instead of becoming a box office hit, the movie became a major disappointment, grossing only $31 million worldwide against a $115 million budget. 😱

So, what went wrong? Well, Eli Roth himself is here to explain. 🎤💬

💥 COVID Chaos & Zoom Culture: The Real Villains

In a recent interview, Roth explained how the Borderlands production was hit hard by the pandemic, leading to delays, reshoots, and a totally disrupted schedule. 🌪️ He didn’t hold back in sharing the behind-the-scenes chaos that prevented the film from reaching its full potential.

🦠 COVID delays meant the movie was pushed to sit on the shelf for way longer than anyone expected, and Roth blames this on the “Zoom culture” that took over during filming. Remote meetings, disjointed collaboration, and the inability to work in person created a serious roadblock for the team, leading to a film that didn’t quite have the spark it needed to succeed. 💻🚫

🎬 The Toll of Multiple Reshoots

Like many big-budget films, Borderlands underwent multiple reshoots — and this turned out to be a costly decision. 💸💥 While reshoots can sometimes improve a movie, they also inflate costs and lead to creative dissonance, especially when the original vision has already been altered. 🔄

For Roth, it felt like the film was losing its focus as new ideas clashed with the existing narrative. Plus, trying to rework everything during a pandemic made the whole process more stressful and disjointed.

🎮 An All-Star Cast, But No Spark?

Despite the star-studded lineup, Borderlands just couldn’t catch fire. 😔✨

The movie boasted some of Hollywood’s brightest stars:

• Cate Blanchett as Lilith, the fearless and cunning mercenary. 🔥
• Kevin Hart bringing his comedic genius to the role of Roland. 🎤💥
• Jamie Lee Curtis adding her iconic touch as Dr. Tannis. 👩‍🔬

But even with these heavy hitters, the film didn’t manage to hit the right notes with fans and critics. 😬 Roth admits the film lost momentum during the creative process, and the chaotic production didn’t help.

🎯 What’s Next for Eli Roth?

Despite the struggles, Roth isn’t giving up. 💪 He remains hopeful and optimistic about his next projects, saying he’s learned a ton from the Borderlands experience. Roth even hinted at possible future films where he plans to focus on more streamlined production to avoid the headaches of pandemic chaos. 🌟🎬

📺 Streaming Now: Can You See What Went Wrong?

If you’re curious about the film and want to see how everything turned out, Borderlands is now available for streaming! 📱🍿 While it may not have met expectations, it’s still an interesting watch to see how the unique combination of chaos, creativity, and COVID really impacted the end result. 💥