Yes, an Elden Ring Live-Action Movie Directed by Alex Garland Is Coming
Published on: 2025-06-25 09:26:59
Unbelievably, the rumors were true: Alex Garland is indeed set to write and direct a live-action film adaptation of Elden Ring, FromSoftware's phenomenally successful and difficult video game. Award-winning producer and distributor A24 will work with Garland on the movie.
The dark fantasy Elden Ring is one of the best-selling games of all time, wowing players with its tight gameplay, expansive world and compelling yet cryptic lore, so it's no surprise that it's headed for the silver screen. Its epic storyline, written in part by A Game of Thrones author George R. R. Martin, could work well for a film -- but it's also a safe bet that many owners of the 30 million Elden Ring sales would go to see it, too.
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Rumors had swirled that Alex Garland was adapting the game to film weeks ago, per Comic Book Resources, which seemed like an odd choice. But the director's prior adaptations of nerd properties, from the gritty pulp dystopia of Dredd to the gnostic science ficti
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