Yesterday, an uneventful Tuesday took a strange turn for fans of Elden Ring when Nexus Point News, a lesser-known entertainment outlet, reported that Alex Garland, known for titles like Annihilation, was slated to direct a film adaptation of Elden Ring for the production company A24. The report was seemingly odd and not just because it came from an obscure source. Less than an hour post-publication, it was withdrawn.

Despite this retraction, the story gained traction, including being shared on forums like ResetEra where the reaction was mostly disbelief. The story was additionally amplified by a tweet from videogame news aggregator Wario64, which has over a million followers. This brought an immediate spike in interest, leaving many wondering if it was all an elaborate prank.

A24 has yet to provide any official commentary, and despite multiple requests, the outlet behind the original report has stated a lack of commentability.

Interestingly, after reaching out to a representative from Bandai Namco, the response was enigmatic yet intriguing: “This was a fun thing to land to after my PAX flight!” This response, while not a confirmation, suggested there’s perhaps more to the story than meets the eye.

In a twist to the narrative, film reporter Jeff Sneider later claimed via his platform that Garland is indeed negotiating to direct the film. This development adds another layer of complexity to the situation.

Ultimately, as things currently stand, the rumors may reflect more speculation than fact, yet they highlight Garland’s connection to the game—he’s openly expressed his fandom for Elden Ring. Just last month, during a Reddit AMA for A24’s upcoming film Warfare, he mentioned playing the game on New Game Plus.

So, what would the plot of an Elden Ring movie even entail? Given that the game primarily conveys its narrative through item descriptions, some might speculate it could focus on pivotal characters like Marika or a unique documentary-like portrayal of the war between reputable figures in the game. Until official word surfaces, the best approach is to take everything with a grain of salt.