- Primary Subject: Elden Ring (A24 Film Adaptation)
- Key Update: Principal photography has officially commenced in the UK and Scotland, with a confirmed release date set for 2028.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: April 21, 2026
- Quick Answer: Alex Garland directs Kit Connor and Cailee Spaeny in A24’s $100 million Elden Ring movie, filming now for an IMAX release on March 3, 2028.
A24’s film adaptation of FromSoftware Inc.’s hit RPG Elden Ring is finally taking shape, with new updates revealing its full cast, release date, and more.
It was in May 2025 when A24 officially confirmed the big-screen adaptation of the popular video game franchise, with Alex Garland set to direct, alongside publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment.
While details about the film remain under wraps, here’s everything we know about the highly anticipated Elden Ring movie.
What is the Elden Ring Movie About?
While the official plot of the Elden Ring movie has yet to be revealed, the game follows players as they explore the mystical world of the Lands Between.
Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki and co-written by George R.R. Martin, the game is filled with dungeons, dragons, demigods, and other mythical creatures.
In the story, players must collect fragments of the Elden Ring, a powerful force that governs the laws of reality.
If they succeed in restoring the Elden Ring, they become the new Elden Lord of the Lands Between.
Who’s in the Cast of the Elden Ring Movie?
Kit Connor, Cailee Spaeny, and Ben Whishaw lead the Elden Ring movie. For the full cast, check the list below:
- Tom Burke
- Havana Rose Liu
- Sonoya Mizuno
- Jonathan Pryce
- Ruby Cruz
- Nick Offerman
- John Hodgkinson
- Jefferson Hall
- Emma Laird
- Peter Serafinowicz
When Will the Elden Ring Movie Be Released?
Hidetaka Miyazaki first expressed interest in adapting Elden Ring into other media in June 2024, followed by George R. R. Martin teasing a potential film or television adaptation.
Director Alex Garland later shared his personal experience playing the game with A24’s head of film, Noah Sacco. From there, Garland wrote a 160-page spec script along with 40 pages of visual materials.
Sacco then flew Garland to Japan to finalize a deal with FromSoftware, and in May 2025, the live-action adaptation of Elden Ring was officially put into development at A24.
Principal photography began in April 2026 in the UK and Scotland. Filming is set to continue in Iceland during the summer and is expected to last around 100 days, with a reported budget exceeding $100 million, making it one of A24’s most ambitious projects to date.
With production underway, several set leaks have already given fans an early look at what appears to be a game-accurate statue of Marika, as well as large pylons reminiscent of those seen across Limgrave.
The Elden Ring movie is currently slated for release on March 3, 2028, in IMAX.
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