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Elden Ring movie release date: Alex Garland's A24 film opens on March 3, 2028
The Elden Ring movie opens in theaters on Friday, March 3, 2028. Bandai Namco Entertainment and A24 announced the date on April 20, 2026, along with the full cast, led by Kit Connor, Ben Whishaw and Cailee Spaeny. Alex Garland, the director of Ex Machina and Civil War, writes and directs the live-action film, which is being filmed for IMAX.
Elden Ring is coming to theaters, and it has a date. Here’s when the Elden Ring movie comes out, who’s in it and who’s making it.
When does the Elden Ring movie come out?
The Elden Ring movie opens in theaters on Friday, March 3, 2028. Bandai Namco Entertainment and A24 announced the date on April 20, 2026, and said the film is being shot for IMAX and that production would begin in spring 2026. By simple arithmetic, the release is about 16 and a half months away as of Oct. 17, 2026.
There’s no trailer yet, and the studios haven’t shared the plot or which part of the game’s story the film covers.
Who’s in the cast
Bandai Namco and A24 named 13 actors: Kit Connor, Ben Whishaw, Cailee Spaeny, Tom Burke, Havana Rose Liu, Sonoya Mizuno, Jonathan Pryce, Ruby Cruz, Nick Offerman, John Hodgkinson, Jefferson Hall, Emma Laird and Peter Serafinowicz. They haven’t said who plays whom.
Some have worked with Garland before: Spaeny was in Civil War, Mizuno in Ex Machina and Connor in Warfare.
Who’s making it
Alex Garland writes and directs the film. A24 and Bandai Namco announced the project on May 22, 2025. Peter Rice produces with Andrew Macdonald and Allon Reich of DNA, along with George R. R. Martin and Vince Gerardis. Martin, the author of A Song of Ice and Fire, wrote the mythology that the game’s story is built on.
The game behind the movie
Elden Ring came out on Feb. 25, 2022, made by FromSoftware under the direction of Hidetaka Miyazaki, with Bandai Namco. It has sold more than 30 million copies, and it’s $59.99 on Steam. Its expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, and the spinoff Elden Ring Nightreign followed, and Elden Ring Tarnished Edition came to Switch 2 on Aug. 28, 2026.
FromSoftware hasn’t announced Elden Ring 2; see our Elden Ring 2 release date page. Its next announced game is The Duskbloods for Switch 2; see our The Duskbloods release date page. FromSoftware’s Sekiro is also getting an adaptation, an anime series; see our Sekiro: No Defeat release date page.
This page is updated as soon as Bandai Namco or A24 releases a trailer, announces roles or changes the release date.
FAQ
When does the Elden Ring movie come out?
On March 3, 2028, in theaters. Bandai Namco and A24 announced the date on April 20, 2026, and say the film is shot for IMAX.
Who is in the Elden Ring movie cast?
Kit Connor, Ben Whishaw, Cailee Spaeny, Tom Burke, Havana Rose Liu, Sonoya Mizuno, Jonathan Pryce, Ruby Cruz, Nick Offerman, John Hodgkinson, Jefferson Hall, Emma Laird and Peter Serafinowicz.
Who does Kit Connor play in the Elden Ring movie?
The roles haven’t been announced. Bandai Namco and A24 have only named the cast.
Is there an Elden Ring movie trailer?
Not yet. Bandai Namco and A24 haven’t released a trailer or official images from the film.
Who is directing the Elden Ring movie?
Alex Garland, who also wrote it. Garland’s films include Ex Machina, Civil War and Warfare.
Is George R. R. Martin involved in the Elden Ring movie?
Yes. Martin, who wrote the mythology behind the game, is one of the producers, with Peter Rice, Andrew Macdonald, Allon Reich and Vince Gerardis.
Is Elden Ring 2 coming?
FromSoftware hasn’t announced Elden Ring 2. Its next announced game is The Duskbloods for Nintendo Switch 2.
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Who writes and directs the Elden Ring movie?
Alex Garland writes and directs the film. George R. R. Martin is a producer, and Hidetaka Miyazaki led the game at FromSoftware.
Your call
Will you see the Elden Ring movie in theaters?
