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A24 Announces Cast and March 2028 Release for Its Largest Project, an Elden Ring Film

Entertainment4/21/2026
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A24 and director Alex Garland are producing a film adaptation of the video game Elden Ring, with a budget well over $100 million and a cast including Cailee Spaeny, Ben Whishaw, and Nick Offerman. The project is the studio's largest and most ambitious, with principal photography scheduled for around 100 days. The film is set for a theatrical release on March 3, 2028.

Facts First

  • A24 and Alex Garland are producing a film adaptation of Elden Ring, the studio's largest and most ambitious project.
  • The film has a budget well over $100 million, higher than A24's Civil War and Marty Supreme.
  • Principal photography is scheduled for around 100 days, with a cast including Cailee Spaeny, Ben Whishaw, Kit Connor, Peter Serafinowicz, and Nick Offerman.
  • The Elden Ring film is scheduled for a theatrical release on March 3, 2028.

What Happened

Production company A24 and director Alex Garland are producing a film adaptation of the video game Elden Ring. The film has a budget of 'well over' $100 million, which is higher than the budgets for A24's Civil War and Marty Supreme, and is the studio's largest and most ambitious project. Sources told The Hollywood Reporter there will be 'around' 100 days of principal photography. The cast was announced, with Cailee Spaeny... in a lead role. Confirmed cast members also include Ben Whishaw, Kit Connor, Peter Serafinowicz, and Nick Offerman. The film is scheduled to be released in theatres on March 3, 2028.

Why this Matters to You

If you are a fan of the Elden Ring franchise or of A24's distinctive films, this project may represent a significant cinematic event for you. The high budget and ambitious scope suggest a production that could visually capture the game's expansive world. The announced cast includes actors known for both blockbuster and critically acclaimed roles, which could appeal to a wide audience. The March 2028 release date gives you a concrete timeline for when this major adaptation will arrive.

What's Next

The project will now move into its principal photography phase, which is scheduled to last around 100 days. The film's development may be influenced by the continued popularity of the Elden Ring franchise, which saw a DLC titled Shadow of the Erdtree and a multiplayer spin-off titled Nightreign released after the game's 2022 launch.

Perspectives

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Casting Speculators engage in conjecture regarding the potential actors for key roles, suggesting that "Cailee Spaeny could play the character Melina" and speculating that "Nick Offerman will play the role of Iron Fist Alexander, the Warrior Jar."
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Game Critics characterize the Elden Ring game as a "'phenomenal success' for developer FromSoftware."