Warcraft (film)
Warcraft is a 2016 fantasy action film directed by Duncan Jones and based on Blizzard Entertainment’s Warcraft video game franchise.
Warcraft is a 2016 fantasy action film directed by Duncan Jones and based on Blizzard Entertainment’s Warcraft video game franchise. Set in the fantasy world of Azeroth, the story follows the first conflict between humans and orcs after a magical portal connects their worlds. The film stars Travis Fimmel, Paula Patton, Toby Kebbell, and Dominic Cooper, and was released by Universal Pictures on June 10, 2016.
Premise
The story centres on the war between the human kingdom of Azeroth and invading orc clans. A magical portal links their worlds, forcing both sides into a conflict over survival, power, and leadership. Key characters include Anduin Lothar, Durotan, Gul'dan, and King Llane.
Production
The film is a live-action adaptation of Blizzard Entertainment’s Warcraft franchise. Directed by Duncan Jones, with a screenplay by Jones and Charles Leavitt, the film was produced by Legendary Pictures, Blizzard Entertainment, and Atlas Entertainment.
Release
The film was released in theatres on June 10, 2016, with a running time of 123 minutes. It was distributed theatrically by Universal Pictures.
Reception and legacy
Warcraft received mixed responses and is often discussed as a high-profile video game adaptation. It remains notable for its extensive visual effects and its attempt to introduce the franchise to a broader audience.
Key facts
- The film is a live-action adaptation of Blizzard Entertainment’s Warcraft franchise.
- Its story centres on the war between the human kingdom of Azeroth and invading orc clans.
- Key characters include Anduin Lothar, Durotan, Gul'dan, and King Llane.
- Warcraft was released in 2016 and distributed by Universal Pictures.
- The film was produced in part by Legendary Pictures and Blizzard Entertainment.
The film was part of a major Hollywood release from a franchise with a large Canadian gaming audience, and Blizzard Entertainment’s Warcraft games have had strong popularity in Canada.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warcraft_(film)Supports: Plot, release year, and main cast context
- Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/warcraftSupports: Director, producers, distributor, rating, runtime, and synopsis
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0803096/Supports: Release year, runtime, rating, and plot summary
- Reelviews — https://www.reelviews.net/reelviews/warcraftSupports: Director, cast, genre, screenplay, and U.S. release date