Highlights

  • George R.R. Martin hints at a possible Elden Ring adaptation without outright confirming it.
  • Elden Ring's popularity and DLC success fuel adaptation rumors.
  • Recent video game adaptations like The Last of Us and Fallout show the potential for success.

George R.R. Martin has commented on ongoing rumors of an Elden Ring television or movie adaptation, adding fuel to the fire about the possibility. A Song of Ice and Fire creator George R.R. Martin helped provide the worldbuilding for Elden Ring, although he wasn't involved in the actual writing featured in the game.

With the recent release of the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, the spotlight is firmly back on FromSoftware's 2022 RPG. Gamers are reliving the satisfying frustration of attempting to beat Elden Ring's tough bosses all over again, which has led to a resurgence in the popularity of the game. Elden Ring's DLC is already a massive success, and naturally, rumors continue to swirl about the possibility of a movie or TV adaptation. It would be the first of FromSoftware's Souls-likes to receive the treatment, but with a deep lore ripe for exploration, an Elden Ring adaptation would make sense.

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In a post on his personal website, George R.R. Martin commented on the rumors of an Elden Ring TV or movie adaptation. On the surface, Martin's comments aren't exactly what fans might want to hear, claiming, "Oh, and about those rumors you may have heard about a feature film or television series based on ELDEN RING… I have nothing to say. Not a word, nope, not a thing, I know nothing, you never heard a peep from me, mum mum mum. What rumor?" While this reads like a denial, it certainly seems like Martin is playing coy here, which only adds fuel to the fire of the Elden Ring adaptation rumors.

George R.R. Martin Speculates on Possible Elden Ring Adaptation

Historically, video game adaptations to film and TV have always struggled for critical success, which in turn has discouraged studios from attempting their own. However, recent efforts such as The Last of Us and Fallout have written the blueprint for success, proving that video games can be translated to the screen in a way that is both satisfying to watch and faithful to the source material. With the right talent at the helm, there's no doubt that Elden Ring has the potential to join the list of the best TV shows and movies based on video games.

Oh, and about those rumors you may have heard about a feature film or television series based on ELDEN RING… I have nothing to say. Not a word, nope, not a thing, I know nothing, you never heard a peep from me, mum mum mum. What rumor?

If a movie or TV adaptation does come to fruition, it very well could be the next fans see of the Elden Ring IP. FromSoftware is yet to reveal what is coming next from the studio, although more DLC for the game seems unlikely, even with the success of Shadow of the Erdtree. An Elden Ring sequel is certainly possible, but that's just pure speculation. Only time will tell if the developer has big plans for the IP, whether that's a game or on the big screen.