New details have emerged regarding the upcoming A24 film based on FromSoftware's Elden Ring, with reports indicating a potential runtime approaching three hours. Writer-director Alex Garland's screenplay is said to be at least 180 pages long, including visual elements, which suggests an extended cinematic experience.
While specific plot points remain under wraps, the film is expected to follow the journey of a protagonist portrayed by Kit Connor, who will face battles against monsters and dragons. A24 is reportedly providing potential international buyers with access to Garland's script under strict supervision.
The Elden Ring movie is noted as A24's most expensive production to date, with estimates placing its budget between $175 million and $200 million. To mitigate this significant investment, Amazon MGM Studios has acquired a substantial package of international pay-1 streaming rights, a deal speculated to be worth tens of millions of dollars and potentially leading to activations on Amazon's Twitch platform.
This substantial budget positions Elden Ring as one of the costliest films being presented at the upcoming American Film Market. Attendees may be offered a presentation that could include the first footage from the highly anticipated movie.
Filming for the Elden Ring movie wrapped in July, and it is slated for a theatrical release on March 3, 2028. The confirmed cast includes Kit O’Connor, Ben Whishaw, Cailee Spaeny, Tom Burke, Havana Rose Liu, Sonoya Mizuno, Jonathan Pryce, Nick Offerman, and Peter Serafinowicz.