Acclaimed director Alex Garland set to direct "Elden Ring" in latest video game adaptation

In terms of being adapted into a movie, "Elden Ring" is a pretty-obvious choice. One, the original game has been a huge hit, commercially and critically, since being released in 2022. Two, it's a "wizards and stuff" fantasy game, not unlike "Lord of the Rings." Three, the game is based on a story written by George R.R. Martin. You know, the "Game of Thrones" guy.

However, adding to the intrigue is the director and the studio. "Elden Ring" is being adapted by A24, everybody's favorite scrappy fake-underdog studio. A24 doesn't make blockbuster plays, but critical, arthouse-adjacent fare. Alex Garland is writing and directing the project. He's done a lot of sci-fi stuff, such as "Ex Machina" and "Annihilation," but his sensibilities can port over to fantasy.

All things considered, a different bit of video-game-adaptation news from "Jason Momoa might be in a 'Street Fighter' movie" to be sure.

(h/t The Hollywood Reporter)