Elden Ring to receive live-action adaptation with Alex Garland directing

The highly anticipated video game Elden Ring, co-written by Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin, is set to be adapted into a live-action film directed by Alex Garland, known for Ex Machina and Civil War. The game, released in 2022, received widespread critical acclaim, winning multiple BAFTA Game Awards and selling over 30 million copies worldwide. It follows a character known as the Tarnished, who seeks to repair the shattered Elden Ring in the fictional Lands Between after the fall of Queen Marika. The cast for the film has been officially announced, featuring Kit Connor of Heartstopper, Ben Whishaw from Paddington, Cailee Spaeny from Beef, Tom Burke of Strike, and Havana Rose Liu from Bottoms. Supporting roles include Oscar-nominated Jonathan Pryce, Sonoya Mizuno, Nick Offerman, John Hodgkinson, Jefferson Hall, Emma Laird, and Peter Serafinowicz. Character details and plot specifics remain undisclosed. Fans have expressed excitement at the announcement, praising the casting choices and Garland’s involvement, noting the film promises to retain the eerie and mysterious tone of the game. Production is planned for a release in March 2028 under A24, signalling a major new entry in the growing genre of video game adaptations.