Monsters, dragons, and epic scale: possible runtime of the Elden Ring adaptation revealed

According to Deadline, the runtime of the Elden Ring adaptation could approach three hours. The outlet draws this conclusion based on information that Alex Garland’s screenplay is at least 180 pages long, including illustrations. In the film industry, it is generally accepted that one page of a script corresponds to roughly one minute of screen time.

Such scope also aligns with rumors about the picture’s budget. According to media reports, the production of Elden Ring could cost nearly $200 million, making it the most expensive film in A24’s history. However, the studio declined to comment on these claims, and the final runtime has not yet been announced. Furthermore, it is unknown how much space the illustrations take up in the script, and some of the shot footage may not make it into the final cut.

Filming wrapped in the summer, and Garland is now handling post-production together with Industrial Light & Magic, the visual effects studio behind “Star Wars.” 

Kit Connor plays the lead role, though details about his character and the plot are being kept under wraps. Deadline’s sources describe the film as a faithful adaptation of the source material, where audiences can expect battles with impressive monsters and dragons. In addition to Connor, the movie stars Ben Whishaw, Cailee Spaeny, Tom Burke, Sonoya Mizuno, Jonathan Pryce, and Nick Offerman.

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