Jack Black's Borderlands movie flops at the box office despite a star-studded cast, potentially due to bad reviews and production issues. Controversy surrounding Jack Black and his bandmate's comments about former President Donald Trump may have also contributed to the movie's poor performance. Meanwhile, 'non-woke' movies like Deadpool & Wolverine and It Ends with Us continue to do well at the box office.
Key Points
All-star cast including Kevin Hart, Cate Blanchett, and Jamie Lee Curtis
Based on a popular video game series
Budget of $110-120 million with additional $20-30 million for promotion
Terrible reviews and troubled production history
Controversy surrounding Jack Black and former President Donald Trump
Cons
Poor box office performance
Controversial comments by Jack Black and his bandmate