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A24s upcoming film adaptation of Elden Ring, directed by Alex Garland (Ex Machina), has an impressive cast including Nick Offerman, Kit Connor, Cailee Spaeny, Tom Burke, Havana Rose Liu, Sonoya Mizuno, Jonathan Pryce, Ruby Cruz, John Hodgkinson, Jefferson Hall, Emma Laird, Peter Serafinowicz, and Ben Whishaw.
The production budget for Elden Ring exceeds $100 million, making it A24s most ambitious project to date, surpassing the budget of their previous high-water mark, Civil War.
George R.R. Martin and FromSoftwares Hidetaka Miyazaki are co-producing the film alongside Vince Gerardis, Peter Rice, Andrew Macdonald, and Allon Reich.
The film is scheduled to hit theaters on March 3, 2028, and while the official synopsis is yet to be revealed, A24 has described it as an ambitious undertaking, promising to bring the world of Elden Ring to the big screens with a team that grasps the games essence.

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A24’s film adaptation of Elden Ring has announced its cast and a production budget exceeding $100 million. Alex Garland (Ex Machina) directs this epic venture into the world of Elden Ring. The cast includes Nick Offerman (The Last of Us), Kit Connor, and Cailee Spaeny (Alien: Romulus), alongside Tom Burke, Havana Rose Liu, Sonoya Mizuno, Jonathan Pryce, Ruby Cruz, John Hodgkinson, Jefferson Hall, Emma Laird, Peter Serafinowicz, and Ben Whishaw, all in unannounced roles. The actors’ prior experience with intense, dystopian narratives suggests a faithful approach to the somber and challenging tone of Elden Ring, which has drawn millions of players since its 2022 release. Garland, serving as both writer and director, presented Bandai Namco with a 160-page draft of his vision. George R.R. Martin and FromSoftware’s Hidetaka Miyazaki are co-producing, along with Vince Gerardis, Peter Rice, Andrew Macdonald, and Allon Reich. This marks A24’s most ambitious project to date, exceeding the budget of their previous high-water mark, Civil War. While the film’s official synopsis is yet to be revealed, A24, the studio behind Everything Everywhere All At Once, has described it as an ambitious undertaking. It is scheduled to hit theaters on March 3, 2028.

Elden Ring Film Unveils Big-Screen Adaptation with Star-Studded Cast and $100M+ Budget under Alex Garland’s Direction

A production spokesperson stated, “[W]e’re excited to bring the world of Elden Ring to the big screens, with a team that grasps the game’s essence.” The cast announcement has prompted fan speculation about how the film will adapt the game’s signature elements, such as iconic bosses like Malenia and Godrick, and its expansive open world. FromSoftware’s original title, created in partnership with George R.R. Martin, has sold over 20 million copies globally.

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Specification
Official Name	Elden Ring
Brief Summary	A live-action adaptation of the dark fantasy video game, taking place in the war-torn world of the Lands Between, which was once united by the Elden Ring.
Released	March 3, 2028
Genre	Fantasy, Action, Adventure
Production Companies	A24, DNA Films, Bandai Namco Entertainment
Countries of Origin	JP, GB, US
Actors	Kit Connor, Ben Whishaw, Cailee Spaeny, Nick Offerman, Tom Burke, Havana Rose Liu, Sonoya Mizuno, Jonathan Pryce, Ruby Cruz, John Hodgkinson, Jefferson Hall, Emma Laird, Peter Serafinowicz
Director	Alex Garland
Authors	Alex Garland
Producers	Peter Rice, Andrew Macdonald, Allon Reich, George R.R. Martin, Vince Gerardis
Homepage	https://a24films.com/films/elden-ring