Fans Dive Into Plot Theories as Bandai Namco and A24 Announce Live-Action Elden Ring Film

The world of Elden Ring is heading to the big screen. Bandai Namco has officially confirmed that a live-action film adaptation of the award-winning action RPG is now in development, and it’s already generating serious buzz.

Bandai Namco and A24 Announce Live-Action Elden Ring Film

Partnering with the acclaimed film studio A24, best known for bold and genre-defining cinema, the adaptation will be led by Alex Garland, the writer-director behind Ex Machina, Annihilation, and the recent Civil War. The production team includes big names too, Peter Rice, Andrew Macdonald, and Allon Reich will produce alongside George R. R. Martin and Vince Gerardis, adding a familiar name for fans of the game’s lore-rich world.

Right now, the details are thin. No cast, no confirmed release date, not even a basic plot outline. Just confirmation that the project exists. Still, that hasn’t stopped the community from jumping headfirst into speculation.

Fans Speculate Wildly on What the Plot Might Cover

Fans have already started sharing their hopes and predictions online, with Reddit quickly becoming a hotspot for fan theories. Some believe the story will dive into the Night of Black Knives, a pivotal event that shattered the world and set the game’s events into motion. Others hope to see the tragic, devastating clash between Malenia and Radahn, a battle that defined much of the game’s history.

There’s also talk of focusing on Queen Rennala and Radagon, exploring their rise to power and the political tensions across the lands between them. Others want to see a dual narrative featuring Marika and Godfrey, showing the divide that led to the Shattering. And then, of course, there are fans who admit they have no idea what direction the movie should take, but it should be something which we don't know already — and that might be the most honest take of all.

For now, what we do know is this: Elden Ring, since its release in 2022, has shipped over 30 million units worldwide. Its blend of open-world exploration, deep lore, and haunting beauty has left a lasting impression on players. Translating that into a film will be a major challenge, but one fans are eager to see play out.

Until more is revealed, fans will keep speculating. Whether the film explores familiar storylines or uncovers new layers of the lore, one thing is certain: the Lands Between are about to come alive like never before.