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| Release Date | March 3, 2028 |
| Director | Alex Garland |
| Screenplay | Alex Garland |
| Producers | George R. R. Martin Andrew Macdonald Vince Gerardis Allon Reich Peter Rice |
| Writers | Alex Garland Hidetaka Miyazaki George R.R. Martin |
| Based on | Elden Ring by FromSoftware |
Elden Ring Movie is an upcoming Dark Epic Action Adventure film written and directed by English author and filmmaker, Alex Garland. Experience the Lands Between on the big screen and stay updated on A24’s Elden Ring movie! Discover the latest news on Alex Garland’s script, filming schedules, production leaks, and more.
This upcoming Elden Ring Movie is based on FromSoftware's video game, Elden Ring, that released on February 25, 2022. The Elden Ring Film stars Kit Connor, Cailee Spaeny, and Ben Whishaw, and it is scheduled to release on March 3, 2028, as production begins in Spring of 2026. This page covers all news and other updates about the Elden Ring Movie, one of the most anticipated video game adaptations.
Elden Ring Movie Table of Contents
- Cast of Elden Ring Movie
- News About the Elden Ring Movie
- Elden Ring Movie Everything We Know So Far and FAQs
About the Elden Ring Movie
- Release Date: March 3, 2028
- Production Starts: Spring 2026
- Director: Alex Garland
- Production Companies: A24, DNA Films, Bandai Namco Filmworks
Elden Ring Movie: Cast So Far
- Kit Connor: Warfare, Heartstopper
- Cailee Spaeny: Alien: Romulus, Civil War
- Ben Whishaw: Peter Hujar’s Day, Skyfall
- Emma Laird: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, A Haunting in Venice
- Havana Rose Liu: Tuner, Bottoms
- Jefferson Hall: House of the Dragon, Oppenheimer
- John Hodgkinson: Dear England, Napoleon
- Jonathan Pryce: The Two Popes, The Crown
- Nick Offerman: The Last of Us, Margo’s Got Money Troubles
- Peter Serafinowicz: Guardians of the Galaxy, Dark Souls 2
- Ruby Cruz: Bottoms, The Threesome
- Tom Burke: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Black Bag
- Sonoya Mizuno: Ex Machina, House of the Dragon
News on the Elden Ring Movie
Elden Ring Movie Hits Theatres in March 2028!
Announced on the Bandai Namco website by the PR Team last April 20, 2026, Elden Ring gets an official release date of March 3, 2028, in theatres and will also be filmed for IMAX. Production is also underway in Spring 2026, with the full cast announced. Also set to produce the film alongside Andrew Macdonald and Allon Reich from DNA, as well as George R. R. Martin and Vince Gerardis, is Peter Rice, who also produced Warfare, a film that Kit Connor stars in, including other known films such as 28 Years Late: Bone Temple, and 28 Years Later.
What is the Elden Ring Movie?
Elden Ring is a video game developed by FromSoftware and published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. It was described as a title "equivalent" to the Dark Souls series, which featured an open world called the Lands Between with robust content, including secrets, NPC Quests, epic boss battles, armor, weapons, and more. It was also popular as fans learned that the company had asked the author of "A Song of Ice and Fire", George R.R. Martin, to share his talent in constructing the world of the game while teaming up with game director Hidetaka Miyazaki, who also worked as the lead writer of Elden Ring.
The Elden ring was shattered. Its golden light, once eternal, was scattered to the winds of ruin. Marika's offspring, demigods all, claimed the shards of the Elden Ring. Soon a war began, a war from which no lord arose. - Official IMDb page
Elden Ring is a game that takes place in a fictional world known as the Lands Between, where players take on the role of the Tarnished, an exiled warrior who sets forth on a journey to restore the Elden Ring. As the Tarnished warrior, they encounter formidable foes and discover secrets through exploring the environment, speaking to notable characters, discovering key items, and learning more about the world through lore. Through its success since its launch, which sold more than 30 million copies, Elden Ring became a commercial success, winning various awards and ultimately GOTY (Game of the Year) in 2022. Eventually, an expansion, known as the Shadow of the Erdtree released, which followed through with a spin-off entitled Elden Ring Nightreign, and soon to be released, the Tarnished Edition.
Back in 2024, game director Miyazaki expressed his interest that he was open to collaborating with a strong partner who would be willing to adapt the lore of Elden Ring to another medium of entertainment, which later on led to news of Elden Ring being teased for an adaptation for television or film. As time passed, an English author and filmmaker who goes by the name of Alex Garland, best known for the films he has written, like 28 Days Later, 28 Weeks Later, 28 Years Later, and films directed such as, Ex Machina, Annihilation, and Civil War, shared his experience with A24's head of film, Noah Sacco, about playing Elden Ring. This led to Noah leaving an impression on Alex Garland's enthusiasm about the game and has given him support to pursue an adaptation.
Alex Garland then prepared a script that involved 160 pages, which was also supplemented with visual aids, and traveled to Japan, where he would continue his pitch and eventually sign a deal with FromSoftware. And in May 2025, an announcement was revealed that Elden Ring was green-lit for a live-action film adaptation that is set to be developed at A24, with Alex Garland himself leading the helm to write and direct.
News then followed through as one of Hollywood's young heartthrob actors, Kit Connor, known for his role as Nick Nelson in Netflix's teen series, Heartstopper, was rumored to play a lead role, and shortly after, Cailee Spaeny, best known for playing the role of Rain Carradine in Alien: Romulus, was also rumored to join the cast. The two actors were then confirmed in April 2026 as official stars to play in the film, alongside English actor, Benjamin John Whishaw, who is best known for his roles as Q in the James Bond films and also the voice actor of Paddington Bear.
Elden Ring Film: Everything We Know So Far
Is the Elden Ring Movie Already Filming?
As of this writing, the Elden Ring Movie has begun Principal Photographyin April 2026 in the United Kingdom and Scotland, and filming is rumored to take place in the summer of 2026. Production of the film has also started, which features building its set.
When is the Elden Ring Movie Releasing?
The Elden Ring Movie or Elden Ring Film is set to be released on March 3rd, 2028. More news surrounding the official release date will be added once it is available.
Who is in the Cast of the Elden Ring Film?
Three actors have been officially cast in the Elden Ring Movie:
- Kit Connor, who is said to play the lead role.
- Cailee Spaeny's role is currently unknown.
- Ben Whishaw's role is also currently unidentified
However, in recent NEWS, the Elden Ring Movie has a rumor that Nick Offerman joins the cast of the film. Nick Offerman is known for his role as Ron Swanson in Parks and Recreation, or Bill in the television adaptation of Naughty Dog's The Last of Us. Currently, there are no leaks or other rumors on who Nick will be playing in the movie.
Elden Ring Set Leaks: Is it Real?
In recent news, fans of Elden Ring, the internet, and the gaming industry were shaken after footage and images had leaked online, which showed the set being built. The leaked material featured "noteworthy" elements that fans of the series quickly identified and were left with a positive and hopeful reaction, knowing that the adaptation video games, in general, just might actually be something worth looking forward to for Elden Ring. You can find the material we are referring to here. What was shown:
- An impressive sculpture and replica of the statue of Queen Marika the Eternal, standing within the stone ruins of a structure that would closely resemble the Third Church of Marika.
- Props such as old-fashioned wooden carriages, reminiscent of the Great Caravans that roam the game's map, would be visible alongside curved vertical structures that could be interpreted as the finger-like monoliths or ritual totems found throughout Limgrave.
- The presence of heavy cranes and support staff would indicate a massive production scale, consistent with A24’s largest investment to date.
