Elden Ring fans brace for live-action movie adaptation

Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. and production company A24 today announced their collaboration with writer and director Alex Garland for a live-action film adaptation of FromSoftware Inc.’s video game ELDEN RING™. Author George R.R. Martin started the rumor in February this year when he commented on the possibility of the video game’s live-action film.

According to the Bandai Namco team, Garland first paired up with A24 for 2015’s Ex Machina, followed by 2022’s gender parable Men and the bleakly topical Civil War last year, and finally, the Iraq War drama Warfare released last month.

George R. R. Martin, who helped create Elden Ring’s world, will be producing alongside Vince Gerardis and DNA’s Peter Rice, Andrew Macdonald, and Allon Reich. 

While there is no word yet on how involved FromSoftware or director Hidetaka Miyazaki will be, Martin has been teasing this project since 2024, telling IGN Fan Fest earlier this year he had heard “some talk” about a potential film adaptation for Elden Ring. The game that redefined difficulty in 2022 continues expanding with Shadow of the Erdtree DLC and the upcoming Nightreign multiplayer spinoff.

Garland’s creativity promises a cinematic odyssey and artistic integrity 

We’re thrilled to announce that Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. and A24 are teaming up with writer and director Alex Garland to bring FromSoftware Inc.’s world-renowned video game ELDEN RING to life as a live-action film.

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— Bandai Namco US (@BandaiNamcoUS) May 22, 2025

Elden Ring’s movie adaptation will be the amalgamated creation resulting from the efforts of several big names, including the only confirmed Hollywood director, Garland. Hollywood rumor mill Jeff Sneider also confirmed that Garland was in negotiations to direct the video game’s movie adaptation.

IBC Group founder Mario Nawfal believes that with Garland directing, Elden Ring fans might get something more cerebral than “sword-swinging nonsense.” 

Garland is best known for his work on the 28 Days Later film franchise, along with the smash-hit sci-fi movie Ex Machina. He has also 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.

Garland has also earned praise from audiences and critics alike for his diverse portfolio of stories and high-quality cinematography, with some speculating that his previous involvement with a Bandai Namco game may have played into his selection as director for the film, although this remains speculative.

The director’s prior adaptations of Dredd and Annihilation could suit him to take on Elden Ring’s dark fantasy world. The project is expected to be Garland’s next film and is expected to begin shooting in 2026. However, there is no release date or other details for Garland’s movie.

Elden Ring: Nightreign is set for simultaneous worldwide release 

Elden Ring co-op spin-off Elden Ring: Nightreign is scheduled for a simultaneous global release on May 30. According to Bandai Namco, the title is an action game where players will cooperate to overcome a variety of challenging situations. 

The spin-off has been redesigned to provide players with a completely new gameplay experience, although it will carry over elements from the original, such as weapons and enemies. However, players will choose from a cast of unique characters to face off against a new threat.

FromSoftware Inc. previously made the title available for pre-order on each supported platform’s digital product page starting February 12, 2025. Physical edition pre-orders were made available at retail outlets from February 13, 2025. Additionally, an in-depth gameplay guide was released in preparation for the Network Test that started on February 14. 

Elden Ring Tarnished Edition, an all-in-one version of Elden Ring for the Nintendo Switch™ 2, is also set to release in 2025. It will include content from the DLC Elden Ring™ Shadow of the Erdtree™ released in June 2024. Four new armor sets and a new appearance customization feature for Torrent the Spectral Steed (3 variants) have also been added to this edition.

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