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In the Lost Lands

In the Lost Lands is a 2025 post-apocalyptic action fantasy film directed by Paul W.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

In the Lost Lands is a 2025 post-apocalyptic action fantasy film directed by Paul W. S. Anderson and based on George R. R. Martin's 1982 short story. It stars Milla Jovovich and Dave Bautista as a witch and a hunter who journey into a dangerous wasteland to obtain a magical power for a queen.

Plot

The film follows Gray Alys and Boyce as they travel into the hazardous Lost Lands on a mission tied to a queen’s desire for shapeshifting power. Their journey brings them into conflict with supernatural threats and hostile forces.

Production

In the Lost Lands was directed by Paul W. S. Anderson from a screenplay by Constantin Werner and Anderson, based on George R. R. Martin’s short story. The film’s cast includes Milla Jovovich, Dave Bautista, and Amara Okereke.

Release

The film premiered in 2025 and was released theatrically in March 2025 in multiple markets. Sources list a runtime of 101 minutes, with some reporting 100 or 101 minutes depending on listing.

Source material

The film is adapted from Martin’s short story "In the Lost Lands," first published in 1982. The adaptation shifts the story into a post-apocalyptic fantasy setting.

Key facts

  • The film is adapted from George R. R. Martin’s short story of the same name.
  • Paul W. S. Anderson directed the film and co-wrote the screenplay with Constantin Werner.
  • Milla Jovovich plays Gray Alys, a witch, and Dave Bautista plays Boyce, a hunter or guide.
  • The story centres on a journey into the Lost Lands to obtain a magical or transformative power for a queen.
  • The film was released in 2025 and has a runtime of about 101 minutes.
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Canadian context

The film is relevant to Canadian readers as part of the international release slate for major fantasy and science-fiction cinema, and as an adaptation of a widely known George R. R. Martin story that would have been available in Canadian theatres and home-entertainment markets.

Frequently asked questions

What is In the Lost Lands?
It is a 2025 post-apocalyptic action fantasy film directed by Paul W. S. Anderson and based on George R. R. Martin’s short story.
Who stars in In the Lost Lands?
The film stars Milla Jovovich, Dave Bautista, and Amara Okereke.
What is the story about?
A witch and a hunter travel into the dangerous Lost Lands to seek a magical power on behalf of a queen.
What is it based on?
It is based on George R. R. Martin’s short story "In the Lost Lands," first published in 1982.
When was it released?
It was released in 2025, with theatrical release dates in March 2025.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_the_Lost_Lands
    Supports: Basic film identification, director, cast, genre, and plot premise.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4419684/
    Supports: Title, year, and adaptation from George R. R. Martin's short story.
  3. RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/in-the-lost-lands-movie-review-2025
    Supports: Plot details, genre description, and character names.
  4. Google Play Movies — https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/In_The_Lost_Lands?id=uVve51AD3Pk.P&hl=en_US
    Supports: Director, cast, synopsis, and release context.
  5. Collider — https://collider.com/in-the-lost-lands-review/
    Supports: Runtime, release date, director, writers, cast, and plot summary.
  6. The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/06/movies/in-the-lost-lands-review.html
    Supports: Runtime, cast, genre framing, and release timing.