Following the initial announcement last May, FromSoftware, A24, and Bandai Namco have finally pulled back the curtain on the highly anticipated Elden Ring feature film. The project is set to be spearheaded by acclaimed writer-director Alex Garland. Known for his cerebral work on Ex Machina and the recent Civil War, Garland brings a wealth of genre experience to the table, including his previous narrative contributions to titles like Enslaved: Odyssey to the West and DmC: Devil May Cry.
We now have confirmation that production is slated to begin in the coming months, with a worldwide theatrical release scheduled for March 3, 2028. The studio has emphasized that the film is being developed under the direct creative oversight of FromSoftware’s visionary, Hidetaka Miyazaki.
The star-studded cast list confirms months of speculation regarding the lead role, with Kit Connor officially attached to headline the project:
- Kit Connor (Heartstopper, Warfare)
- Ben Whishaw (Skyfall, Paddington)
- Cailee Spaeny (Alien: Romulus, Civil War)
- Tom Burke (Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Black Bag)
- Havana Rose Liu (Bottoms)
- Sonoya Mizuno (Ex Machina)
- Jonathan Pryce (The Two Popes)
- Ruby Cruz (Willow, Bottoms)
- Nick Offerman (The Last of Us)
- John Hodgkinson
- Jefferson Hall
- Emma Laird
- Peter Serafinowicz
Of particular note for long-time fans is the casting of Peter Serafinowicz. Best recognized as the voice of Darth Maul in The Phantom Menace and for his titular role in The Tick, Serafinowicz is a well-documented devotee of the Soulsborne series. His passion for the franchise is legendary—he notably advocated for a role in Dark Souls II, eventually voicing the character Pate. He stands out as the only member of the current ensemble who has previously lent his talents to a FromSoftware production.
For those looking to revisit the source material, you can check out the definitive Game Informer review of Elden Ring, which stands as one of the few titles to earn a perfect score.
