Months ahead of its release, the live-action Borderlands film has significantly divided the fan base, primarily due to concerns about its treatment of the lore established by the video game series. In response to all the controversy, Gearbox confirmed that the film takes place in its own universe, but many longtime Borderlands fans have still neglected to give the film their support. Nevertheless, Gearbox remains committed to creating a separate cinematic universe for the Borderlands film, which could be highly beneficial in the long run.