The 2024 film Borderlands, once dismissed as one of the worst video game adaptations ever made, has found unexpected success on streaming two years after its disastrous theatrical run. Directed by Eli Roth and based on the popular looter-shooter game series, the film starred a notable cast including Cate Blanchett, Jack Black and Kevin Hart, but suffered from well-documented production troubles, including reshoots by Tim Miller and original writer Craig Mazin removing his name from the credits. Its resurgence highlights the unpredictable afterlife films can have once they reach streaming platforms, regardless of their critical and box office fate.

Borderlands grossed just $33 million worldwide against a reported $120 million budget and holds a dismal 10% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics branding it "balderdash". Despite this, data from FlixPatrol shows it has become one of the most-watched titles on Peacock in the US this week, sitting behind only The Super Mario Bros. Movie on the platform's chart. The revival comes amid a broader resurgence for video game adaptations, following successes such as The Super Mario Bros. Movie, A Minecraft Movie and HBO's The Last of Us.