Elden Ring Movie Cast and Release Date Revealed: Alex Garland Directs $100M+ A24 Adaptation

A24 has officially announced the cast and March 3, 2028 IMAX release for its Elden Ring movie, directed by Alex Garland and budgeted “well over” $100 million, making it the studio’s biggest project to date.

A24 and Bandai Namco have confirmed the full ensemble for their high-profile Elden Ring adaptation, which begins UK production this week and brings together Oscar-nominated creative talent, a top-tier cast, and the most ambitious budget in the studio’s history. As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, the Elden Ring movie is expected to cost “well over $100 million”, positioning it as A24’s largest and most resource-intensive film.

The film is set to premiere theatrically in IMAX on 3 March 2028, with Alex Garland directing. Garland is best known for “Annihilation” (2018), “Men” (2022), and “Civil War” (2024), as well as for writing “28 Days Later”, “Sunshine”, and “28 Years Later”. Garland brings video game experience as well, having contributed as a co-writer to “Enslaved: Odyssey to the West” and as a story supervisor on “DMC: Devil May Cry”.

Confirmed Elden Ring Movie Cast and Crew

• Cailee Spaeny (“Alien: Romulus”, “Wake Up Dead Man”)
• Ben Whishaw (voice of Paddington, Q in 007 series)
• Nick Offerman (“The Last of Us” series)
• Kit Connor (“Warfare”, “Heartstopper”)
• Tom Burke (“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga”, “Black Bag”)
• Havana Rose Liu (“Bottoms”)
• Sonoya Mizuno (“Ex Machina”)
• Jonathan Pryce (“The Two Popes”)
• Ruby Cruz (“Willow”, “Bottoms”)
• John Hodgkinson
• Jefferson Hall
• Emma Laird
• Peter Serafinowicz

Filming kicks off this week at locations outside London, with early images circulating online depicting game-accurate scenery and immersive set design. Multiple industry observers have noted the fidelity, with one viral reaction stating, “The Elden Ring movie set just looks SO GOOD in every aspect I can think of” (via Twitter, April 4, 2026).

the elden ring movie set just looks SO GOOD in every aspect i can think of pic.twitter.com/R01FWk6yb2

— jar saint (@scadutree) April 4, 2026

Production, Budget, and Creative Team

The movie’s budget is described as “well over $100 million”, according to The Hollywood Reporter, signalling an elevated scale for A24 and aligning with the expectations for a major video game adaptation. This places the Elden Ring movie among the most expensive projects in A24’s portfolio. A24 and Bandai Namco have not released an official synopsis but have confirmed that George R. R. Martin is an executive producer. Martin, who provided the backstory and world-building foundation for the original Elden Ring video game in collaboration with FromSoftware’s Hidetaka Miyazaki, is expected to influence the film’s narrative texture. The screenplay, production team, and key creative figures emphasise credibility and respect for the game fandom.

A24’s partnership with Bandai Namco, the inclusion of George R. R. Martin, and Alex Garland’s directorial vision mark this project as one of the most closely watched video game adaptations in recent years.

Summary of key facts:

• Project name: Elden Ring (Film Adaptation)
• Director: Alex Garland
• Studio & Partners: A24, Bandai Namco
• Confirmed Budget: “Well over $100 million” (per THR)
• IMAX Release Date: 3 March 2028
• Principal Photography: Begins April 2026, near London
• High-profile Producers: George R. R. Martin, Hidetaka Miyazaki
• Main cast: Cailee Spaeny, Ben Whishaw, Nick Offerman, Kit Connor, Tom Burke, Havana Rose Liu, Sonoya Mizuno, Jonathan Pryce, Ruby Cruz, John Hodgkinson, Jefferson Hall, Emma Laird, Peter Serafinowicz
• Game connections: Sets and visuals show strong fidelity to game environments, based on leaked set photos

By leveraging both Garland’s notable track record in science fiction and his previous involvement with video game narratives, combined with George R. R. Martin’s pedigree and Bandai Namco’s IP stewardship, the Elden Ring movie is positioned as a high-profile candidate for both box office and critical success. The project’s IMAX release is poised to appeal to a wide spectrum of viewers, including die-hard Elden Ring fans, general blockbuster audiences, and those tracking the evolution of video game cinema.