New details have emerged about the upcoming film adaptation of Elden Ring. The movie, directed and written by Alex Garland, could have a runtime approaching three hours and feature massive battles against monsters and dragons.
According to new reports, Garland's screenplay is at least 180 pages long, including visual materials, suggesting that the finished film could approach the three-hour mark. However, the exact runtime has not yet been confirmed.
Details about the story remain largely under wraps. According to the report, Kit Connor will play the lead role, with the film following his character's journey. The adaptation is described as "faithful" to the original game and is expected to feature large-scale encounters with impressive monsters and dragons.
Studio A24 is reportedly taking extraordinary precautions when handling the screenplay. Potential international distributors are only allowed to read it in the presence of a studio employee, a measure intended to prevent possible leaks.
The Elden Ring adaptation is also set to become the most expensive production in A24's history. Its budget is reportedly between $175 million and $200 million, with the latest information suggesting that the final figure is closer to the upper end of that range.
A24 initially financed the entire production itself but is now looking to share some of the financial risk with additional partners. Amazon MGM Studios has recently joined the project, securing the rights to the film's first paid streaming window in several international markets.
The deal is reportedly worth tens of millions of dollars. According to sources, the partnership could also create opportunities for special promotional activities on Twitch, the streaming platform owned by Amazon.
Elden Ring will also be one of the most expensive films presented at this year's American Film Market. Potential buyers are expected to receive a special presentation of the project, which could even include the very first footage from the movie.
Filming was completed in July 2026. Alongside Kit Connor, the cast includes Ben Whishaw, Cailee Spaeny, Tom Burke, Havana Rose Liu, Sonoya Mizuno, Jonathan Pryce, Nick Offerman and Peter Serafinowicz.
Elden Ring is scheduled to hit theaters on March 3, 2028.
