Borderlands Soundtrack: Directed by Eli Roth and written by Joe Crombie and Eli Roth, Borderlands is a sci-fi action comedy based on Gearbox Software’s long-running video game series. The film released in theaters on August 9, 2024 via Lionsgate — it is no longer upcoming, and it went on to become one of 2024’s biggest box-office disappointments, so this page has been updated from its original “coming soon” framing to reflect the release, the score, and the reception.
In the film, outlaw Lilith returns to the planet Pandora to find the missing daughter of the universe’s most powerful man, teaming up with a ragtag crew along the way.
Quick Facts
| Title | Borderlands |
| Based On | Borderlands video game series (Gearbox Software) |
| Studio / Distributor | Lionsgate |
| Director | Eli Roth |
| Writers | Eli Roth, Joe Crombie |
| Release Date | August 9, 2024 |
| Composer | Steve Jablonsky |
| Score Album Release | August 9, 2024 (Milan Records, 24 tracks) |
| Box Office | ~$33 million worldwide on a $110–120 million budget |
| Critical Reception | 10% on Rotten Tomatoes (critics); 50% audience score |
Who Composed the Borderlands Score?
Steve Jablonsky composed the score for Borderlands. He is best known for the Transformers film franchise, along with scores for The Island (2005), Desperate Housewives, and video game work on Gears of War 3, The Sims 3, and Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars. The 24-track score album was released by Milan Records the same day as the film, August 9, 2024.
Licensed Songs Featured in the Film
Alongside Jablonsky’s score, music supervisor Trygge Toven compiled a set of licensed needle-drops for the film:
| Song | Artist |
|---|---|
| Do Ya (featured in the trailer) | Electric Light Orchestra |
| How You Like Me Now | The Heavy |
| Like Sugar | Chaka Khan |
| Shine a Little Light | The Black Keys |
| Ace of Spades | Motörhead |
| Supermassive Black Hole | Muse |
Where to Stream
Borderlands is available to rent or buy digitally and later streamed on Starz. Steve Jablonsky’s score album is available on Apple Music and Spotify.
Cast
The film stars Cate Blanchett as Lilith, Kevin Hart as Roland, Ariana Greenblatt as Tiny Tina, Jack Black as the voice of Claptrap, Édgar Ramírez as Atlas, Florian Munteanu as Krieg, Gina Gershon as Mad Moxxi, Jamie Lee Curtis as Dr. Patricia Tannis, and Haley Bennett.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Borderlands soundtrack?
Steve Jablonsky, best known for the Transformers franchise, composed the original score. It was released as a 24-track album on Milan Records on August 9, 2024.
When did Borderlands release?
Borderlands released in theaters on August 9, 2024, distributed by Lionsgate.
Was Borderlands a box-office success?
No. Borderlands earned only around $33 million worldwide against a production budget estimated at $110–120 million, making it one of 2024’s most notable box-office flops, and it holds a 10% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What licensed songs are in the Borderlands movie?
Confirmed licensed tracks include Electric Light Orchestra’s “Do Ya,” The Heavy’s “How You Like Me Now,” Chaka Khan’s “Like Sugar,” The Black Keys’ “Shine a Little Light,” Motörhead’s “Ace of Spades,” and Muse’s “Supermassive Black Hole.”
Is the Borderlands movie based on the video games?
Yes. It adapts Gearbox Software’s Borderlands video game series, following Lilith and a crew of Vault Hunters on Pandora.
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