Summary
- Bandai Namco and A24 are teaming up for a live-action Elden Ring film.
- Alex Garland, director of 28 Days Later and Ex Machina, is set to lead the project.
- It may be some time yet before the film begins full production, so fans will want to remain patient.
After much speculation, Bandai Namco has officially confirmed that the studio is teaming up with production company A24 to make a live-action film adaptation of FromSoftware's massively popular fantasy action-RPG Elden Ring. Having won numerous Game of the Year awards after its initial launch in 2022, players have been hoping for more major Elden Ring releases, and it would seem a massive new addition to the IP is on the way.
Rumors of a FromSoftware-inspired film first began swirling after author George R.R. Martin commented on the possibility of an Elden Ring movie in February 2025, sparking early enthusiasm among audiences. While the topic fell silent in the following months, an unexpected announcement from Bandai Namco has officially reignited fan interest in an Elden Ring adaptation.
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Bandai Namco has announced that film studio A24 will be taking the reins to produce a live-action Elden Ring movie, with Alex Garland set to head the project. Fans may recognize the name A24 from popular films like Midsommar with Florence Pugh, The Lighthouse starring Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe, and Adam Sandler's Uncut Gems. The production company has earned praise from audiences and critics alike for its diverse portfolio of stories and high-quality cinematography, leaving Elden Ring fans optimistic about Bandai Namco and FromSoftware's choice of film studio for an adaptation. Players have already started voicing their hopes for which beloved portions of the expansive story of Elden Ring they hope to see brought to life on the silver screen, with many already keeping their fingers crossed that the movie will be as successful as the game.
Who is Making the Elden Ring Movie?
So far, the only confirmed Hollywood creative working on the Elden Ring live-action film adaptation is writer and director Alex Garland. Best-known for his work on the 28 Days Later film franchise, along with the smash-hit sci-fi movie Ex Machina, Garland has previously dabbled in the realm of video games. He co-wrote Bandai Namco's Enslaved: Odyssey to the West and served as story supervisor on Capcom's DmC: Devil May Cry. Some have speculated that Garland's previous involvement with a Bandai Namco game may have played into his selection as director for the Elden Ring movie, though this remains speculative. It is unknown if George R.R. Martin will be contributing to the film, as he has previously stated that he wants to prioritize his next novel over an Elden Ring screenplay.
Elden Ring has been hailed by many as one of the best Soulslike games of all time, so it should come as no surprise that the team behind the iconic title has decided to move ahead with an adaptation that will introduce the world of Elden Ring to new audiences. Players should keep in mind that pre-production on a film can sometimes take years, and it is unknown when the studio expects to begin principal photography. As such, fans will want to remain patient and can stay tuned for future updates on A24's Elden Ring film adaptation.
Elden Ring
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 95 /100 Critics Rec: 98%
- Released
- February 25, 2022
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
- Developer(s)
- From Software
- Publisher(s)
- Bandai Namco Entertainment, From Software
