Elden Ring movie release date speculation, cast, director, and everything we know so far

An Elden Ring movie is in development, meaning we're ready to travel to The Lands Between once more. You may have already vanquished Malenia and put Starscourge Radahn to the sword, but the upcoming A24 adaptation is offering up a brand-new experience set in the bleak, oppressive world of FromSoftware's instant classic.

So, arise Tarnished: we've searched high and low to bring you the current status of the Elden Ring movie, including news of a spec script, and recent casting reports.

Join us as we reveal what we know so far and speculate about the Elden Ring movie release date, peel back more about cast, and discover what else we can expect from the adaptation. For more, be sure to discover all the latest on Elden Ring Nightreign and all the tips and tricks you need to defeat the Elden Ring main bosses.

Elden Ring movie release date speculation

Announced in May 2025, the Elden Ring movie is currently undated.

Frankly, that means Elden Ring is a fair way off from coming to cinemas. 2027 could be realistic – depending on when filming begins. Working in its favor is the fact that director Alex Garland only has the third 28 Years Later film in the works now the 2025 movie and its sequel The Bone Temple have been released.

Elden Ring movie cast and characters: who could appear?

Elden Ring is populated with a litany of memorable characters, foul beasts, and corrupted champions, but who is going to make the cut in the movie?

Right now, no one has been officially cast, nor do we know which part of The Lands Between's history Alex Garland has chosen to adapt.

As per Deadline, Kit Connor is being eyed for the lead role, but the question of which characters will crop up is still difficult to pin down.

That being said, we'd be shocked if the likes of Queen Marika isn't a focal point of the Elden Ring movie. Essentially the god and ruler of The Lands Between, she is the driving force behind much of the land's conflicts, most notably taking Godfrey on as her first Elden Lord and bearing three children: Godwyn, Mohg, and Morgott.

Much of that history and those key characters could be explored, though fans have already dropped one perfect piece of fancasting into our laps: Charles Dance as Gideon, The All-Knowing, a former Tarnished who wishes to become the Elden Lord.

As a twisted take on the player's own Tarnished, it would be a great vessel to see much of The Lands Between's iconic locales and its storied history, so we certainly wouldn't be against it.

Elden Ring movie story: will it adapt FromSoftware's game?

Curiously, there's been no (official) talk so far about Elden Ring adapting the story of FromSoftware's 2023 classic, nor the side narrative found in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.

Even if it doesn't follow the source material directly, there's plenty for the Elden Ring movie to get stuck into – largely thanks to a familiar person behind its lore.

Yes, George R.R. Martin had a considerable hand in shaping The Lands Between, penning much of the world's history and backstory – essentially, everything before the player's Tarnished arrives is the product of the Game of Thrones author.

So, what is Elden Ring about? While there are lore videos lasting dozens of hours that cover this very subject, let's keep it simple. In the game itself, you are a Tarnished, a figure cast out of The Lands Between. But when the Elden Ring – a mythical object of tremendous power – is broken, the Tarnished are compelled to return.

From there, it is up to the Tarnished to seek out the Shardbearers holding the Great Runes of the Elden Ring to repair it. Unfortunately, given that most of those have been corrupted or driven mad by the immense power they wield, that is easier said than done.

Of course, there are centuries upon centuries of history hinted at via item descriptions, dialogue, and other incidental and environmental clues. One such figure embroiled in so much of that history is Vyke – and he's currently one of the most-requested characters that fans want to lead an Elden Ring movie.

Like the player's Tarnished, he had worked to restore the Elden Ring and rule over The Lands Between as the Elden Lord. But as the saying goes, absolute power corrupts absolutely. After chasing his maiden, he turns mad. Vyke can later be fought in-game as an optional boss fight.

While the script still remains shrouded in mystery, a report from The New Yorker reveals that a 160-page spec script exists, penned by director Alex Garland. How much of that makes it into the finished product remains to be seen, however.

Elden Ring movie director: who is Alex Garland?

A prolific writer and director, Alex Garland first made his name in the industry as the writer of 28 Days Later, as well as penning the scripts for Sunshine and Dredd.

Garland shifted into directing with 2014's Ex Machina, before helming a series of singular works – including Annihilation, the divisive folk horror Men, Civil War and – most recently – Warfare.

Pleasingly, Garland has plenty of experience in the video game space. He has writing credits on 2013's underrated gem Enslaved: Odyssey to the West. Garland also acted as story supervisor on Ninja Theory's DmC: Devil May Cry. He's even beaten Elden Ring six times. But who's counting?

When can we expect an Elden Ring movie trailer?

Don't expect any movement on an Elden Ring movie teaser or trailer for quite some time, potentially around six months before its release date.

With that in mind, keep an eye on some of the game industry's biggest events – such as the Summer Game Fest and The Game Awards – as they will almost certainly be the guaranteed destination for a big unveiling in years to come.

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