Storyline: In a land of magic, ancient kingdoms, and mythical creatures where power constantly shifts, two very different worlds are about to clash. The peaceful lands of Azeroth are under a mysterious and overpowering threat from another dimension, in which a powerful enemy is in a frenzied quest for survival. When they collide, anything can happen.
Through blood and fury, we will see reluctant heroes on both sides, each motivated by duty, honor, and the desire to save their people from extinction. Amid mistrust and conflict, the humans and the Orcs will have to face the hardest truths about war, leadership, loyalty, and sacrifice.
Between destiny and destruction, the characters will reveal personal agendas, overarching honorable truths, individual dilemmas, and terrible emotional juxtapositions. In a world of unrelenting political manipulation and arcane ideologies, they will try to decide if peace or chaos awaits them, and they will have to decide whether the future is worth it. "Warcraft" is a stunning and immersive film of connection and courage in a world of uncertainty.
Director Duncan Jones, a fan of the Warcraft games, was chosen in part because of his passion for the franchise.
The film took over three years to make, with extensive post-production due to its heavy reliance on CGI and motion capture.
Actor Robert Kazinsky, who played Orgrim, is a longtime World of Warcraft player and even brought his own gaming PC to the film set.
The orc characters were created using advanced motion capture technology, similar to that used in the "Planet of the Apes" reboot films.
The movie includes several easter eggs and references recognizable to players of the Warcraft games, such as the Murloc cameo and Hearthstone sound effects.
Although it underperformed in the U.S. box office, "Warcraft" became the highest-grossing video game adaptation globally at the time, largely due to its success in China.
Blizzard Entertainment, the game�s developer, had creative input throughout the production to ensure lore accuracy and fan appeal.
The film was shot in Vancouver, Canada, with many scenes using green screen stages and detailed digital environments created in post-production.
Composer Ramin Djawadi, known for his work on "Game of Thrones," scored the soundtrack, blending orchestral and fantasy elements.
Many of the actors had to train in sword fighting and other physical combat techniques, despite many scenes being animated via CGI.
