EXCLUSIVE: Alex Garland Set To Direct And Write ‘Elden Ring’ Film For A24 And Bandai Namco Entertainment

Following Warfare, Alex Garland and A24 are officially partnering for their next feature film in collaboration with Bandai Namco Entertainment. Nexus Point News can exclusively report that Garland is set to direct and write the film adaptation of the critically acclaimed video game, Elden Ring.

Additionally, A24 confirmed that Peter Rice, Andrew Macdonald, Allon Reich from DNA, Vince Gerardis, and George R. R. Martin will produce the film.

Elden Ring is a role playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The game was released on February 25, 2022 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. The game was directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki (Dark Souls) and Yui Tanimura. Miyazaki co-wrote the game with George R. R. Martin (A Song of Ice and Fire). The game went on to win several awards at the 2022 Game Awards including “Game of the Year.” Its expansion pack, Shadow of the Erdtree went on to be nominated for “Game of the Year” at the 2024 Game Awards.

Elden Ring follows the journey of the Tarnished, exiles summoned to the Lands Between to collect the shattered pieces of the powerful Elden Ring. The Ring’s destruction has thrown the world into chaos, and the Tarnished must undergo several “boss fights” and uncover the secrets to restore the Elden Ring and become the new Elden Lord.

Garland is best known for his writing debut, 28 Days Later, his directorial debut, Ex Machina, and several other films such as Annihilation, Civil War, and Warfare. His upcoming projects include the next entries in the 28 Days Later franchise: 28 Years Later and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, films which he wrote and produced.

Elden Ring is expected to be Garland’s next film and is expected to begin shooting in 2026.