In a thrilling crossover between video game prestige and cinematic artistry, A24 has officially announced that celebrated filmmaker Alex Garland will helm the film adaptation of Elden Ring, the critically acclaimed fantasy action RPG developed by FromSoftware. Known for his cerebral, visually arresting films such as Annihilation and Ex Machina, Garland is stepping into the mythical world of the Lands Between not just as director, but also as the screenwriter, signaling a deep, personal creative investment in the adaptation.
Director Alex Garland , known for the films Annihilation and Empire Falls, will be working on the adaptation of the fantasy game Elden Ring
Garland’s involvement is a statement in itself. The director, long admired for his ability to weave haunting narratives into speculative and often surreal settings, seems like a natural fit for the somber, esoteric mythos of Elden Ring. But the excitement doesn’t stop there—legendary fantasy author George R.R. Martin, who collaborated with game director Hidetaka Miyazaki on the lore and world-building for Elden Ring, will also join the production team in a producing role, ensuring that the sprawling universe he helped shape retains its dark grandeur on screen.
Originally released in February 2022, Elden Ring quickly ascended to the status of modern classic, praised for its intricate open world, cryptic storytelling, and uncompromising difficulty. Set in a sprawling realm known as the Lands Between, the game plunges players into a shattered world where the Elden Ring—a metaphysical force governing life and order—has been destroyed. In its wake, chaos reigns as the demigod offspring of Queen Marika the Eternal vie for control, wielding the corrupted power of Great Runes.
The premiere date and plot details of the upcoming film have not yet been revealed
Players take on the role of a Tarnished, a once-exiled warrior summoned back to the Lands Between to collect the pieces of the shattered ring and ascend as the next Elden Lord. The game’s narrative, characterized by its elliptical storytelling and dense lore, struck a chord with players who reveled in its mystery and the sense of discovery.
Translating such a vast, enigmatic world into film is no small feat—but if anyone can do it, it’s Garland. His signature blend of philosophical inquiry and emotional depth aligns closely with the themes that permeate FromSoftware’s universe: the decay of power, the search for identity, and the cost of ambition.
Production studio A24, known for pushing the boundaries of independent cinema, is a fitting home for the adaptation. With a recent surge in video game properties making their way to screens—often with mixed results—A24’s involvement adds a layer of credibility and artistic intent. The studio is also concurrently developing a film adaptation of Death Stranding, another surreal game-world birthed by auteur Hideo Kojima.
While no release date or casting details have yet been unveiled for Elden Ring: The Movie, anticipation is already running high. Will Garland’s adaptation focus on a single Tarnished’s journey, or will it explore the wider pantheon of demigods and their tragic downfalls? Will we see Malenia’s fabled battle prowess, or the spectral majesty of the Erdtree brought to life on the big screen?
One thing is certain: with Garland’s vision, A24’s daring spirit, and Martin’s world-building prowess, Elden Ring is poised to become more than just a game adaptation. It may well redefine what fantasy cinema can be in the post-Game of Thrones era—haunting, majestic, and gloriously unforgiving.
Stay tuned, Tarnished. The path to grace is about to unfold on the silver screen.
