Where was Borderlands Filmed? Details explored

Eli Roth directed and Craig Mazin co-wrote Borderlands, a 2024 science fiction action comedy. It's based on the Gearbox Software video game series. Action and humor combine in the film's interplanetary adventure.

Borderlands' unique settings and otherworldly landscapes were shot in Budapest, Hungary. Budapest was essential to bringing Pandora and Cytherea's vibrant world to life.

The film follows the adventures of Lilith, a hired bounty hunter. Atlas hired Lilith to rescue his daughter Tina from Pandora. Lilith undertakes a dangerous mission with Roland, a rogue mercenary, and Krieg, a troubled psycho. Budapest's perfectly recreated terrains host the film's action and character interactions.

The official synopsis says:

"Lilith (Cate Blanchett), a notorious bounty hunter with a complicated past, reluctantly returns to Pandora, the galaxy's most chaotic planet. She seeks the missing daughter of Atlas (Edgar Ramírez), the universe's strongest S.O.B."

It continues:

"Lilith teams up with Roland (Kevin Hart), a seasoned mercenary on a mission; Tiny Tina (Ariana Greenblatt), a feral pre-teen demolitionist; Krieg (Florian Munteanu), Tina's musclebound protector; Tannis (Jamie Lee Curtis), the oddball scientist who's seen everything; and Claptrap (Jack Black), a wiseguy robot. These unlikely heroes fight an alien species and dangerous bandits to reveal Pandora's most explosive secret."

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Filming locations of Borderlands explored

The filming locations of the movie have made it look so fascinating. Borderlands began filming in Budapest on April 1, 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic didn't stop production, which ended on June 22, 2021. Budapest's diverse architecture and locations helped create Pandora and Cytherea.

Urban areas were transformed into futuristic settings, while natural landscapes resembled alien planets' barren and rugged terrains. The film's vast, otherworldly settings were enhanced by sound stages and visual effects.

Budapest's versatility as a filming location allowed the production team to make the film while overcoming COVID-19 pandemic-related logistics.

A number of iconic locations in Budapest were used for filming. All these places were modified to accommodate the sci-fi narrative of the film. Korda Studios was one of the places selected as the ideal location for numerous indoor scenes.

The natural beauty of Hungary's countryside served for the film's outdoor scenes that depicted the harsh landscapes of Pandora, to reflect the desolate and perilous environments the characters encounter in the film.

Borderlands stars a talented cast, led by Cate Blanchett as notorious outlaw Lilith. Jack Black voices quirky robot Claptrap, while Kevin Hart plays mercenary soldier Roland. Édgar Ramírez plays Atlas, a corporate titan, while Ariana Greenblatt plays his daugher, Tiny Tina.

Haley Bennett as Lilith's mother, Jamie Lee Curtis as Dr. Patricia Tannis, Florian Munteanu as Krieg, and Gina Gershon as Mad Moxxi also play notable roles.

The production of Borderlands also saw a significant amount of post-production work, with additional reshoots taking place in early 2023, directed by Tim Miller, due to Eli Roth's other commitments.

Despite these challenges, the continuity of the film maintained its visual and narrative style, ensuring that the audience fully immerse themselves in the world of Borderlands.

Borderlands was shot in Budapest, Hungary, to represent its diverse and alien landscapes. The movie was filmed using practical effects and CGI amid the Hungarian capital's versatile locations.