The live-action movie adaptation of FromSoftware's game 'Elden Ring' is reported to have a production budget of nearly $200 million (approx. 264.8 billion won). This marks the largest-scale project to date for film production company A24.
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) recently cited sources reporting that the budget for A24's upcoming live-action Elden Ring movie is approaching $200 million. This represents the highest production budget for any film A24 has produced to date, nearly tripling its previous record.
A24's previous budget record was held by 'Marty Supreme' starring Timothée Chalamet, which reportedly cost around $70 million. Previously, director Alex Garland's 'Civil War' had a budget of approximately $50 million. A24, which has traditionally produced films on relatively modest budgets, is now committing massive capital comparable to major Hollywood blockbusters.
The Hollywood Reporter previously reported in April that the live-action Elden Ring film's budget would significantly exceed $100 million. While the latest figure is higher than that report, A24 has not officially announced an exact production budget.
The live-action Elden Ring movie is a collaborative production between A24 and Bandai Namco Entertainment. Alex Garland, who directed 'Ex Machina', 'Civil War', and 'Warfare', will write and direct the film, with George R. R. Martin—who helped build the original game's lore—also joining as a producer.
The cast includes Kit Connor, Ben Whishaw, Cailee Spaeny, Tom Burke, Havana Rose Liu, Sonoya Mizuno, Jonathan Pryce, and Nick Offerman. The film is being shot in the IMAX format, with principal photography reportedly wrapping this past July. However, specific plot details and character roles have not yet been revealed.
Meanwhile, Elden Ring is an open-world action RPG developed by FromSoftware and released in 2022. Director Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R. R. Martin collaborated on creating its universe, and the game has surpassed 30 million cumulative units sold worldwide.
The live-action Elden Ring movie is scheduled to open in theaters on March 3, 2028.
