US EditionYes, an Elden Ring Live-Action Movie Directed by Alex Garland Is Coming
- Alex Garland will write and direct a live-action Elden Ring film produced by A24 and Bandai Namco, announced on May 23, 2025.
- The project's announcement follows rumors and interest fueled by Elden Ring's 2022 release and its reputation as a dark fantasy action RPG from FromSoftware.
- Elden Ring has surpassed 30 million sales, was named Game of the Year at the 2022 awards, and features a narrative partly developed by George R. R. Martin, who is also involved in producing the upcoming film adaptation.
- No release date or detailed plot information exists yet, but Garland's previous work and the game's epic world suggest a fitting adaptation.
- The film adaptation indicates growing interest in translating successful video games like Elden Ring into new media, potentially expanding its audience and franchise.
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The Independent (US)Elden Ring film adaptation confirmed with Alex Garland set to direct
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An Elden Ring movie, directed by Alex Garland, is in the works
Bandai Namco has confirmed the rumors going around that Elden Ring will be adapted into a live-action movie. The project will be produced by Bandai Namco and American film company A24, and it will be helmed by filmmaker Alex Garland, who directed Ex Machina, Annihilation, Civil War and Warfare. He was also the novelist behind The Beach and had written the movies 28 Days Later, Dredd and 28 Years Later. The film will be produced by Peter Rice, al…
A Live-Action Elden Ring Movie Is Coming And No One's Quite Sure How To Feel About It
The video game-to-Hollywood pipeline is prepping for a doozy. A24 announced Elden Ring is the latest hit game slated to get a live-action adaptation, with Ex Machina and Civil War’s Alex Garland signed on to direct. What exactly the result will be is anyone’s guess, and fans aren’t quite sure whether to praise the sun…Read more...
‘Elden Ring’ film adaptation by Alex Garland confirmed by A24
Bandai Namco has confirmed an Elden Ring movie is in the works, with Alex Garland set to direct the film for A24. READ MORE: ‘Elden Ring’ review: Miyazaki’s masterpiece exceeds every expectation An adaptation of Elden Ring has been rumoured ever since the hit video game launched in February 2022. Earlier today (May 23) publishers Bandai Namco and studio A24 announced the project is officially in the works. “To bring the epic world and intense …
Alex Garland to direct live-action Elden Ring movie for A24 and Bandai Namco
Alex Garland has officially signed on to direct a live-action film adaptation of Elden Ring, the acclaimed action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware. The movie is being produced by A24 and Bandai Namco, with Garland also taking on scriptwriting duties. Garland, known for his work on Ex Machina and Warfare, will bring the dark fantasy world of Elden Ring to the big screen, drawing from the game’s mythological lore created by George R. R.…
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