Dave Bautista and Milla Jovovich’s new action fantasy movieIn the Lost Landswill hit theaters this week, and could be a surprise hit if reviews are positive. Adapted from a short story byGame of Thronesauthor George R.R. Martin,In the Lost Landsfollows a powerful witch and fierce hunter as they make their way across a nightmarish post-apocalyptic hellscape, facing down dangerous enemies and fearsome creatures the entire way. The R-rated action movie will feature plenty of gun-slinging violence that gives it the spirit of a Western in addition to a fantasy adventure.
Dune 2star Dave Bautistahas quickly become one of the most in-demand actors in Hollywood after a string of recent successes in massive franchises, while Jovovich has made a career in action, horror, and sci-fi films, most notably theResident Evilfranchise.In the Lost Landsis directed by Jovovich’s husband, noted action director Paul W.S. Anderson (Mortal Kombat,Event Horizon), and is adapted from the short story of the same name that was part of the 1982 fantasy anthologyAmazons II. The story predates Martin’s release of the originalGame of Thronesnovel by nearly 10 years.
Milla Jovovich’s New Action Fantasy Movie Could Help Replace A $1.2 Billion Franchise That Ended 8 Years Ago
Milla Jovovich and Paul W.S. Anderson are reuniting once again for In the Lost Lands, which could be a replacement for the pair’s biggest franchise.
Although it was originally slated to release a week earlier on February 28th, 2025,the release ofIn the Lost Landswas delayed until March 7th, 2025. The decent budget ($55+ million), name recognition of its two stars, and status as an adaptation of a George R.R. Martin story could lead to box office success forIn the Lost Lands, especially if word-of-mouth is positive. It will face an uphill battle though, as its new release date puts it head-to-head with Bong Joon-ho’s highly-anticipated sci-fi movieMickey 17starring Robert Pattinson.
When Will In The Lost Lands Release On Streaming?
Its Distributor May Point To The Date And Platform
Although no official streaming date has been announced, the past release patterns for other movies fromIn the Lost Lands' distributor, Vertical Entertainment, could point to when audiences can expect the fantasy action movie to arrive on streaming platforms. Vertical’s recent horror mysteryThe Damned, which released to excellent reviews, released in theaters on January 3rd, and was available for streaming on January 21st, just under three weeks after its theatrical debut. A similar cadence would putIn the Lost Landson streaming platforms in mid-to-late March 2025.
When Will In The Lost Lands Release On Digital?
The Window Between Theatrical Release And VOD Continues To Shrink
Again looking at the history of Vertical Entertainment’s distributed films, the VOD and streaming release dates are typically very similar. Particularly for movies that aren’t blockbusters and likely won’t have earn repeat theater visits, the window between theatrical releases and VOD releases is shrinking.Most minor movies likeIn the Lost Landsare available within 2-3 weeks, and it certainly seems as though it will follow that pattern. Given its distributor, it seems likely the film will arrive on Amazon Prime first, although Netflix is also a candidate.
