The rumors are true – Elden Ring, the hit game of 2022, is being adapted into a live-action movie. This collaboration between BANDAI Namco and film production company A24 was announced earlier today.
BANDAI Namco took to X to share the news, stating they’re “thrilled to announce” the project, which will bring the FromSoftware game to life with the help of writer and director Alex Garland.
Garland is no stranger to the industry, having directed multiple projects back-to-back, including Civil War and Warfare. He’s also written for video games like DmC: Devil May Cry and Enslaved: Odyssey to the West.
The Announcement
The official Twitter announcement from Bandai Namco US reads: “We’re thrilled to announce that Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. and A24 are teaming up with writer and director Alex Garland to bring FromSoftware Inc.’s world-renowned video game ELDEN RING to life as a live-action film.”
This live-action adaptation will likely require a cast announcement in the future. For now, fans will have to wait and see how the world of Elden Ring translates to the big screen.
What’s Next?
The project is still in its early stages, and no release date has been announced. Fans of the game and movie enthusiasts alike will have to keep an eye out for updates on the film’s production and release.
As for now, the question on everyone’s mind is: how will the dark, mysterious world of Elden Ring be brought to life in a live-action movie? Only time will tell.