Filming on Elden Ring's A24-backed live-action film adaptation is now underway, and leaked on-set footage has given fans their first real look at how Alex Garland's movie is handling one of the game's strangest opening moments. The film is in production at A24 and Bandai Namco has already confirmed the adaptation, with the release date set for 3rd March, 2028. For players, this matters because the leak suggests the movie isn't sanding off the game's weird edge — it's leaning straight into it.
Quick Facts — Elden Ring
| Developer | FromSoftware |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Bandai Namco |
| Release Date | 3rd March, 2028 |
The cast includes Jonathan Pryce, Nick Offerman, and Peter Serafinowicz, and A24 has set aside "well over" $100m USD for what it calls its "largest and most ambitious project". Filming is expected to last around 100 days, so more leaks are likely before cameras stop rolling. That should keep interest high for anyone wondering whether this adaptation can capture the game's tone without turning into a very expensive cosplay reel.
About Elden Ring's Film Adaptation
Bandai Namco confirmed last year that FromSoftware's fantasy hit was getting a live-action film adaptation, and A24 is producing it with Alex Garland directing. That pairing alone explains why this project has drawn so much attention. Garland gives the movie a filmmaker with a clear visual identity, while A24's backing suggests the studio wants something bigger than a routine game-to-film job.
A24 has also framed the project in unusually grand terms, calling it its "largest and most ambitious project" and putting aside "well over" $100m USD. That kind of spend raises expectations fast. If the movie lands, it won't just be another adaptation that flatters the source material from a distance; it could become a genuine tentpole for game films.