Historically, video game movies were either completely unexceptional or exceptional in how poorly they adapted their source material.

Just by having Jones attached, the project already had a lot going for it.

Despite the efforts of those working on the film,it went on to be a box-office disappointment domestically.

an orc warrior with large fangs protruding from his lower jaw, looks to the side in Warcraft

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However,Warcraftdeserved more praise than it received at release.

Also contributing to this are the props and costumes created by Weta Workshop ofLord of the Ringsfame.

With so much that makesWarcraftan engaging film to watch, what went wrong?

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Duncan Jones has more stories to tell.

Needless to say,there has never been an extended cut released.

The Cinematic Future of ‘Warcraft’

Warcraftwas certainly intended to be the beginning of a film franchise.

Travis Fimmel as Anduin Lothar in Warcraft.

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Why, then, doesWarcraftdeserve another look?

Warcraftis available to stream on Max.

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