‘Elden Ring’ movie gets 2028 release date From A24. See cast, more

A24 sets 2028 release for ‘Elden Ring’ film. See cast, more

Another film adaptation of a popular video game is in the works.

Video game publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment and A24 announced the adaptation of the fantasy video game "Elden Ring" on April 20. Written and directed by Alex Garland ("Civil War", "Ex Machina" and "28 Years Later"), the film will be shot for IMAX, with production starting this spring. A cast lineup for the film was revealed, but character details are still under wraps.

"Elden Ring" is a role-playing video game based on the worldbuilding of George R. R. Martin, author of "A Song of Ice and Fire", which inspired the hit television franchise "Game of Thrones." Since its 2022 release on PlayStation, Xbox and PC, the game has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide, according to Bandai Namco Entertainment.

Live-action adaptations of video games have become widely popular in recent years, with the success of Prime Video's "Fallout" television series and HBO's "The Last of Us." The newly released "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" also crushed box office predictions, making more than $131.7 million on its opening weekend, according to Box Office Mojo.

As early information about the new "Elden Ring" film is shared, here's what we know so far.

When will 'Elden Ring' release in theaters?

As of April 20, the release date for the live-action "Elden Ring" film is March 3, 2028, Bandai Namco Entertainment said in a news release.

Who makes up the 'Elden Ring' cast?

According to Bandai Namco Entertainment's news release, the cast of the film includes:

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