A24's Elden Ring Movie Budget Reaches Nearly $200 Million, Planned for 2028
A24's film adaptation of FromSoftware's Elden Ring will cost around $200 million, making it the studio's most expensive production to date. The film is scheduled to release March 3, 2028, with Alex Garland directing and writing.
A24's Elden Ring film adaptation has become the studio's most expensive movie ever made, with a reported budget of nearly $200 million. The scale represents a significant leap from A24's previous costly ventures. Marty Supreme held the record before with a budget of around $70 million, which itself surpassed Civil War at approximately $50 million.
The film carries a March 3, 2028 release date. Alex Garland, who wrote and directed Civil War, will handle both writing and directing duties for the Elden Ring adaptation. The cast includes Kit Connor, Tom Burke, Rose Liu, and Nick Offerman among others. Production is expected to require about 100 days of principal photography.
Elden Ring launched in February 2022 and has since sold over 36 million copies across Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox. The game was developed by FromSoftware with world-building contributions from George R. R. Martin and is known for its challenging gameplay mechanics.
The investment reflects growing interest from major studios in adapting gaming franchises for film. A24 has positioned itself as a significant player in this space, with industry observers noting the studio's distinctive approach to film production and development.
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- Insider GamingEstablished publication · recorded Oct 24, 2026A24’s Elden Ring Movie Costs Nearly $200 Million
- GamesRadar+Secondary publication · recorded Oct 25, 2026The Elden Ring movie is reportedly A24's most expensive production ever with a $200 million budget