Arise, Tarnished: A Live-Action Elden Ring Movie Is Officially in the Works
The rumors were true — Elden Ring is heading to the big screen. After weeks of speculation, Deadline has confirmed, and Bandai Namco has officially announced, that a live-action adaptation of FromSoftware’s critically acclaimed dark fantasy RPG is in development. The film will be helmed by Alex Garland, the visionary behind Annihilation, Ex Machina, and the upcoming 28 Years Later.
The project marks a major collaboration between A24, the indie studio known for genre-defining hits, and FromSoftware, the creators of Elden Ring. Garland will serve as both writer and director, taking audiences deep into the treacherous world of the Lands Between.
A Bold Journey Into the Lands Between
Created by Hidetaka Miyazaki, with story contributions from Game of Thrones author George R. R. Martin, Elden Ring immerses players in a sprawling, open-world saga where they assume the role of the Tarnished — an exiled soul returning to a broken realm to restore the Elden Ring and ascend as Elden Lord.
Unlike more straightforward adaptations like The Last of Us or Fallout, Elden Ring offers nonlinear storytelling, with much of its lore discovered through exploration. Still, its rich mythology, grotesque creatures, and surreal landscapes make it a compelling fit for a filmmaker like Garland and a studio like A24 — both known for their love of the abstract, the eerie, and the mythic.
“The world of Elden Ring is vast, philosophical, and brutal — tailor-made for Garland’s storytelling and A24’s bold cinematic vision.”
A24, Garland & Gaming Lore
This won’t be Alex Garland’s first foray into video games — he previously co-wrote Enslaved: Odyssey to the West for Ninja Theory, a game praised for its narrative depth. And A24 is no stranger to dark medieval tales, having backed David Lowery’s The Green Knight, a film that could serve as a stylistic blueprint for Elden Ring’s haunting tone.
Garland’s skill with atmosphere and existential dread — showcased in Annihilation and Men — could bring terrifying new dimensions to the Outer Gods, Golden Order, Omens, and maidenless wanderers of Elden Ring’s mythos.
What’s Next?
Before entering the Lands Between, Garland fans can catch his work next in Danny Boyle’s highly anticipated 28 Years Later, which hits UK cinemas on June 20.
As for the Elden Ring movie, details remain tightly guarded — casting, production timelines, and plot specifics have yet to be revealed. But one thing is certain: a new age is dawning for Elden Ring fans, and it’s coming to a theater near you.
Until then, you’ve got just enough time to dive back into the game and unlock all six endings — or, at the very least, get yourself a maiden.
