A feature film based on 2022’s Game of the Year has been announced by A24 in collaboration with Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. with Alex Garland set to write and direct.
Garland is best known for writing Danny Boyle films 28 Days Later and Sunshine and for being the main pen behind the visceral cult darling Dredd. His directorial career blew up following the viral success of Ex Machina before going on to direct Men, Civil War, and Warfare.
Gamer reactions have been largely positive, with many pointing to Garland’s filmography of strange, dark, and contemplative movies as evidence that he has the touch to build an Elden Ring cinematic experience. A few members of the gaming community have raised concerns about how the video game’s epic, sprawling adventure will fit in a 2–3-hour experience.
Elden Ring released in early 2022 to quick acclaim, becoming an instant favorite for that year’s Game of the Year award (which it eventually won). Set in a brooding fantasy world, Elden Ring invites players to explore The Lands Between, a shattered realm caught in a conflict between multiple horrible entities wrestling for control.
Much like the game, the film’s production will carry some Game of Thrones DNA—George R. R. Martin will produce alongside Vince Gerardis. Martin notably served as a world-building consultant for the game, working alongside creative director Hidetaka Miyazaki to flesh out the game’s history and mythos.
