Elden Ring Movie: A24 Reportedly Restricts Script Access as Alex Garland’s $200 Million Adaptation Heads to AFM

A24 is reportedly taking extraordinary precautions to protect the screenplay for its upcoming Elden Ring film adaptation. According to a report from Deadline, the studio has been sending representatives to oversee prospective international distribution partners as they read the script, while withholding certain sections from potential buyers to reduce the risk of leaks.

The reported measures reflect the secrecy surrounding the film, which adapts FromSoftware’s acclaimed action RPG. With director Alex Garland attached to the project and a high-profile cast assembled, the adaptation is attracting attention before its planned theatrical release.

A24 Reportedly Restricts Access to the Elden Ring Screenplay

According to Deadline, A24 is also keeping parts of the screenplay away from prospective partners, although the studio has not publicly confirmed these reported security arrangements. The precautions come as the adaptation prepares for the American Film Market in Los Angeles, scheduled for November 10–15, where international buyers will have an opportunity to negotiate distribution rights.

The film’s reported budget of $175 million to $200 million makes it an unusually expensive project to bring to the market. Amazon MGM Studios had secured first-window streaming rights in a large number of international territories.

Written and directed by Alex Garland, the live-action adaptation stars Kit Connor, Ben Whishaw, Cailee Spaeny, Tom Burke, Sonoya Mizuno, Jonathan Pryce, and Nick Offerman. The film is scheduled to arrive in theaters and IMAX on March 3, 2028, according to the official announcement from Bandai Namco.

Despite the secrecy surrounding its screenplay, the film’s plot remains largely undisclosed. A24’s reported precautions suggest the studio is keen to protect the adaptation’s story while securing distribution partners for one of its most ambitious productions to date.