Elden Ring live action film in the works from Bandai Namco and A24 with director and writer Alex Garland

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It has been confirmed by Bandai Namco Entertainment together with FromSoftware that a live-action movie based on Elden Ring is currently being developed.

In this real-life movie production, Bandai Namco Entertainment and A24 join forces, with renowned writer/director Alex Garland (known for films like “Ex Machina,” “Civil War,” and “Warfare”) at the helm of the project. As per the announcement, Peter Rice along with Andrew Macdonald and Allon Reich from DNA will produce, while George R.R. Martin and Vince Gerardis are also set to produce this upcoming film.

The announcement of this movie arrives swiftly following the unveiling of Elden Ring on Nintendo Switch 2, which is now known as the “Elden Ring Tarnished Edition,” and after the game surpassed a milestone of 30 million copies sold.

You can now play Elden Ring on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and personal computers through Steam. This year, it will be available on Nintendo Switch under the name “Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition.

Details about the full Elden Ring live-action movie announcement are available from Bandai Namco Entertainment, as explained further down.

As a gaming enthusiast, I’m excited to share that I’ve learned about an upcoming collaboration between Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. and A24, with acclaimed writer and director Alex Garland at the helm. This partnership is for a live-action film adaptation of Elden Ring, FromSoftware Inc.’s globally renowned video game world. Can’t wait to see how this brings the magical, intricate universe of Elden Ring to life on the big screen!

Elden Ring was developed under the tutelage of Hidetaka Miyazaki from FromSoftware, who drew inspiration from a legendary tale penned by George R.R. Martin, renowned writer of the “A Song of Ice and Fire” fantasy book series.

In a bid to capture the grandiose universe and pulse-pounding action of Elden Ring on the big screen, filmmaker Alex Garland (known for Ex Machina, Civil War, and Warfare) will helm the project as both writer and director. This cinematic endeavor will be jointly produced by Peter Rice along with Andrew Macdonald and Allon Reich from DNA, with George R. R. Martin and Vince Gerardis also involved.

Elden Ring is a role-playing game with action elements set in a genuine dark fantasy universe. Players are free to traverse extensive landscapes and dungeons to uncover the mysteries and appreciate the satisfaction of surmounting hurdles and difficulties. The partnership between FromSoftware’s development prowess and Bandai Namco Entertainment’s international marketing network brought this game to life on February 25, 2022. As a result, it has sold over 30 million copies across the globe.

On Friday, May 30, 2025, Elden Ring Nightreign, a spin-off of Elden Ring, is scheduled for a global simultaneous launch. This action game encourages collaboration among players to conquer numerous tough scenarios. Although it retains aspects like weapons and foes from Elden Ring, the game has been revamped to offer players an entirely fresh gaming experience. Players can select from a diverse roster of characters to confront a new adversary.

2025 marks the release of Elden Ring Tarnished Edition, a comprehensive version of Elden Ring tailored for the Nintendo Switch 2. This special edition incorporates content from the June 2024 DLC, Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree, along with four fresh armor sets and an upgraded Torrent the Spectral Steed appearance customization feature (featuring three distinct variants). Players can eagerly anticipate immersing themselves in Elden Ring Tarnished Edition anytime, anywhere on their Nintendo Switch 2.

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2025-05-23 10:26