More Expensive Than Some Marvel Blockbusters: Elden Ring Adaptation Budget Reaches Insane Proportions

A24 studio has never invested so much money in a single film.

The budget for the Elden Ring adaptation has approached $200 million, excluding advertising costs. This figure is reported by The Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the film's production. For A24, primarily known for relatively inexpensive auteur and genre cinema, this is a record budget in the studio's history. Previous record-holders, "Marty the Magnificent" starring Timothée Chalamet and Alex Garland's "Civil War," cost $70 million and $50 million respectively.

At the same time, in spring, media reported that over $100 million would be spent on the adaptation. Now the estimate is significantly higher, although it is not yet known whether the budget actually increased during production or if the initial data was incomplete. A24 itself has not officially disclosed the amount.

A24 and Bandai Namco Entertainment are working on the adaptation of the FromSoftware game. Alex Garland, known for films like "Ex Machina" and "Annihilation," served as director and screenwriter. The cast includes Kit Connor, Cailee Spaeny, Ben Whishaw, Tom Burke, Havana Rose Liu, Sonoya Mizuno, Jonathan Pryce, and Nick Offerman. Their specific roles have not yet been revealed.

The premiere of Elden Ring is scheduled for March 3, 2028.