A24 is developing a film based on Elden Ring, with writer-director Alex Garland penning the script. According to a recent profile in The New Yorker, Garland’s draft was instrumental in securing approval for the project, which remains tightly under wraps.
Garland, best known for Ex Machina and Annihilation, is also an avid fan of the FromSoftware title, reportedly completing it six times. His enthusiasm for the game helped him pitch the adaptation to A24’s head of film, Noah Sacco.
During a meeting in London, Garland showed him the game’s world and aesthetics. Sacco later recalled that the “lush visuals and fantasy setting” reminded him of The Lord of the Rings films.
Following the meeting, Garland produced a 160-page draft script with an additional 40 pages of visual material. Though written on speculation rather than direct commission, the script was presented to Elden Ring creator Hidetaka Miyazaki in Japan. With Bandai Namco’s support, the project was confirmed after Garland’s pitch.
Casting details are limited, though Kit Connor of Heartstopper is the only confirmed actor. Cailee Spaeny, who has appeared in Civil War and Alien: Romulus, has been reported by journalist Jeff Sneider as a potential addition to the cast.
Despite the announcement, little is known about the scope or timeline of the production. A24 has described the film as one of its most secretive projects.
With Garland also attached to the 28 Years Later trilogy, where the next instalment is expected in 2026, further updates on the Elden Ring adaptation may take some time.
The adaptation follows the growing trend of video game properties moving to film. Industry success stories such as The Super Mario Bros. Movie have demonstrated significant box office potential for game-based stories.
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