A24 Confirms Elden Ring Cast And Release Date — Here's When It Finally Drops
A24 taps Alex Garland to write and direct Elden Ring, hitting theaters in 2028.
Well, it’s happening. A24, the indie studio that made its name with smaller movies (and a bunch of Oscars lately), is officially rolling the dice on its biggest project ever: Alex Garland’s massive take on the hit video game Elden Ring. If you’ve been following the rumors, yes – those leaked set videos were real, and A24 has now locked in a release date and dropped the full cast list. Buckle up, because this is about as ambitious as it gets for these guys.
Release Date and Why It’s a Big Deal
So, here’s what you need to know: Elden Ring is set to hit theaters on March 3, 2028. Yes, that’s almost four years away, so don’t clear your calendar just yet. The reason everyone’s paying attention is because A24 is banking more than $100 million on this movie. For context, this is easily the priciest thing they’ve ever made – which is saying something for a company more known for moody horror than epic fantasy battles.
Putting Together an All-Star Cast
Garland, who’s both writing and directing (not a big surprise there), isn’t holding back when it comes to casting. Here’s the full rundown in one handy list:
- Kit Connor
- Ben Whishaw
- Cailee Spaeny
- Tom Burke
- Havana Rose Liu
- Sonoya Mizuno
- Jonathan Pryce
- Ruby Cruz
- Nick Offerman
- John Hodgkinson
- Jefferson Hall
- Emma Laird
- Peter Serafinowicz
It’s a pretty eclectic mix, blending some known faces (Ben Whishaw, anyone?) with a few wildcards and up-and-comers. This also seems like the kind of cast that might actually work for a more offbeat take, if Garland decides to get weird with it.
What’s Different About This One?
A couple things stand out. First, the movie is being filmed specifically for IMAX – a major clue that this isn’t just some niche project for die-hard fans, but a full-blown blockbuster-sized swing. Also, Bandai Namco (the original Elden Ring game publisher) is officially on board, so there shouldn’t be any hand-wringing over whether the adaptation has access to the real lore and vibe of the universe. If anything, having both A24 and Bandai Namco in the mix suggests some careful negotiation was involved (corporate power struggles behind the scenes? Wouldn’t shock me).
Early Look and Why Fans Are Buzzing
Leaked set videos already set the internet on fire a few weeks back—so it’s safe to say there’s real anticipation here, especially for a project where fantasy adaptations are usually a risky bet. Garland’s reputation for weird, heady sci-fi (see Ex Machina or Annihilation) suggests he’s not just phoning it in. But turning a notoriously opaque video game into a $100 million movie? That’s got disaster or genius written all over it.
'Elden Ring' is officially coming to theaters, directed by Alex Garland, with a stacked cast and the biggest budget A24 has ever greenlit.
There’s plenty we still don’t know (plot, characters, who’s playing who), and A24 is keeping things pretty close to the vest for now. One thing’s for sure, though: Even if you’re only mildly into big ambitious fantasy movies, this one’s officially on the radar. More details are bound to surface as production rolls on—so stay tuned.