Elden Ringis headed to the big screen. The fantasy masterpiece fromFromSoftware—a role-playing action game in the ‘soulslike’ genre—has been one of the most influential titles in recent years, and its legacy continues to grow.
Elden Ring Heads to the Big Screen
A24, which is also handling theDeath Strandingadaptation, may be entrusting the film to the best possible director.
On May 29,Elden Ring: Nightreign, the highly anticipated multiplayer spin-off, will launch, promising to explore a new dimension of the Lands Between. Even the Nintendo Switch 2 will reportedly get its own version of this acclaimed game.
But it seems the saga won’t remain purely digital.The Elden Ring movie might be in the hands of true heavyweights of the industry.
No major game would be complete without a film adaptation, and according to recent rumors, Elden Ring may be getting one in the best hands possible. But caution: this remains just a rumor with no official confirmation.
Rumor Points to Alex Garland as Director
The report comes from Nexus Point News, which claimsElden Ringis being adapted for the big screen under the direction ofAlex Garland, known for the recentCivil Warand acclaimed works likeAnnihilationandEx Machina.
At his side would beA24, the cult production company also working on Hideo Kojima’sDeath Strandingfilm adaptation.If confirmed, this news would grant Elden Ring an exceptional level of cinematic credibility.
Garland, who has built his career straddling fantasy and existential drama, has seen his prestige soar in recent years—not only with Civil War, but also with Warfare, a war film recently released that received excellent reviews.
The British filmmaker also has a previous connection to the video game world: he co-wroteEnslaved: Odyssey to the West, Ninja Theory’s post-apocalyptic epic, and later oversaw the script for DmC: Devil May Cry, the bold reboot of Capcom’s saga.
He’s also known for his uncredited directing role inDredd(2012), a notable adaptation of the iconic comic book character.
A Logical Move for A24
As for A24, their commitment to prestige video game adaptations seems solid. AfterDeath Stranding, Elden Ringappears to be their next major project—a logical step for a studio seeking new creative frontiers.
Even though this is a complex adaptation—the story and lore ofElden Ring, co-written by George R.R. Martin, is quite deep and cryptic—it seems the journey of the Tarnished through the Lands Between may be in the hands of the ideal director to bring it to life.
Be sure to check out other newsFromSoftware Unveils New Story Trailer For Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtreeand alsoHow to Prepare for Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLCAnd don’t forget to bookmarkElden RingWiki, as you most assuredly will need it!
