The script for the movie based on the game "Elden Ring" will be written by the creator of the zombie horror "28 Days Later"

What is known about the development of one of the most anticipated video game adaptations? And when will filming begin? Here's what we know.

A landmark action RPG from the Japanese company FromSoftware, released in 2022, will now follow in the footsteps of "Minecraft" and "Mortal Kombat" — the adaptation will be handled by A24 studio, which gave us Yorgos Lanthimos's "The Lobster" and Ari Aster's "Hereditary."

According to Nexuspointnews, Alex Garland will take on the direction and screenplay. The same director who created the cult classics "28 Days Later" (2002) and "Sunshine" (2007).
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Scene from the ELDEN RING game trailer
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Filming will start in 2026 — and yes, this will not just be an attempt to bring the game to the screen, but a full-fledged auteur film in the spirit of Garland. Dark, grand, and philosophical.

Alex is joined by an impressive company: producers Peter Rice, Andrew Macdonald, Allon Reich, Vince Gerardis, and — attention — George R. R. Martin, the author of the "Game of Thrones" universe. He, along with Hidetaka Miyazaki, helped build the mythology of "Elden Ring."

For those who may not know: the game tells the story of the Tarnished — an outcast called to the Lands Between to gather the shards of the shattered Elden Ring and restore balance. Along the way, they will battle dozens of mad bosses, unravel the darkest secrets, and, if lucky, become the new Elden Lord.
ELDEN RING game trailer
"Elden Ring" won numerous awards, including "Game of the Year — 2022," and the expansion "Shadow of the Erdtree" was nominated for the same title in 2024.

So ahead is another major film at the intersection of fantasy and philosophy. And if anyone can make something more out of Elden Ring than just an adaptation — it's definitely Garland.

In short, a new chapter begins. In the meantime, let's be patient and wait for 2026. Previously, we at zoomboola.com reported on the possible adaptation of the game "The Sims."