The live-action film adaptation of Elden Ring has seen its production budget climb to nearly $200 million, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal cited by detikInet. That figure doubles earlier estimates from April 2026 that placed the project’s budget at over $100 million.
Elden Ring becomes most expensive film in A24 history
The updated financial projection positions the Elden Ring adaptation as the most expensive film in A24’s history. According to reporting by The Wall Street Journal, the nearly $200 million budget is nearly three times the cost of A24’s previous high-water mark, Marty Supreme, which cost roughly $70 million. Alex Garland’s earlier film Civil War carried a $50 million production cost.
Garland is attached to write and direct the Elden Ring film. Gamebrott reported that Garland wrote a 160-page script to secure buy-in from game creator Hidetaka Miyazaki.
Social media posts reveal production wrapped in August
Production on the live-action project wrapped up in August, though details of the completion surfaced through social media posts rather than an official studio announcement. A prop master on the film, Sean Schofield, posted an image on Instagram featuring an Elden Ring bag, a clapperboard keychain, and a thank-you card signed by director Alex Garland and producers Allon Reich, Matthew Penry-Davey, Peter Rice, Andrew Macdonald, and Charlie Reed. Schofield subsequently deleted the post.
Neither A24 nor Bandai Namco has officially confirmed the budget figures or release plans. The project has now moved into post-production, with visual effects work underway ahead of its scheduled theatrical release.
The reported budget for the ‘ELDEN RING’ film is nearly $200 MillionThis will be A24's most expensive movie ever.(Source: @WSJ) pic.twitter.com/Oc9njdHtQs
Theatrical Release Schedule
The film adaptation of Elden Ring is currently scheduled to hit theaters on March 3, 2028, as reported by Gamebrott.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Elden Ring Movie
Who is directing the Elden Ring film adaptation?
Alex Garland serves as the writer and director for the project, following his work on films such as Civil War, Ex Machina, and Annihilation.
When is the Elden Ring movie scheduled to be released?
The film is slated to premiere in theaters on March 3, 2028, according to production reports from Gamebrott and other outlets.
What is the confirmed budget for the production?
The Wall Street Journal reported that the budget sits at nearly $200 million, though neither A24 nor Bandai Namco has issued an official statement verifying the financial figures.
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