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Eli Roth Blames Studio Edits, PG‑13 Push and Reshoots for Borderlands Flop

Director Eli Roth says the 2024 Borderlands film, made for $120 million and starring Cate Blanchett and Jack Black, became a critical and commercial failure after studio-driven changes. Executives pushed for a PG‑13 rating and cut violence from Roth’s original vision, and Deadpool director Tim Miller was brought in for reshoots. Roth characterizes the finished movie as diluted and "something that belonged to nobody," arguing the edits undermined its appeal to both general audiences and gamers.

• Production budget was $120 million for the 2024 Borderlands film.
• Studio executives pushed for a PG‑13 rating and requested cuts that reduced the film’s violent content.
• Deadpool director Tim Miller handled reshoots after Roth’s initial production.
• Key cast included Cate Blanchett (Lilith), Jack Black (voice of Claptrap), Kevin Hart (Roland), Ariana Greenblatt (Tiny Tina), and Jamie Lee Curtis (Tannis).