A24 Guards Elden Ring Script as Amazon Snags Streaming Rights

A24 is treating its upcoming Elden Ring movie with an unusual level of secrecy as it shops the film to distributors. The live-action adaptation, directed by Alex Garland, wrapped filming a few months ago but remains tightly guarded while deals are being negotiated.

Amazon locks down streaming rights

Amazon MGM has acquired a bundle of international pay-1 streaming rights for the film in an undisclosed agreement. This means Prime Video subscribers in several regions will likely be able to watch the movie when it begins streaming. Sources say the deal is worth tens of millions of dollars, which would help offset the reported $200 million production budget—the largest in A24's history.

Script kept under close watch

A24 is reportedly taking an industry-first approach to protecting Garland's screenplay. Instead of sending copies to potential buyers, the studio is flying staff members directly to international partners so decision-makers can read the script only under A24 supervision. The script is now said to be around 180 pages, suggesting a runtime close to three hours, though editing could trim that down. Garland's previous longest film as director was the 115-minute Annihilation.

What we know about the story

The movie is expected to follow a protagonist played by Kit Connor, widely speculated to be a Tarnished warrior journeying through the Lands Between. Reports indicate he will face off against impressive monsters and dragons. The cast also includes Ben Whishaw, Cailee Spaeny, Tom Burke, Jonathan Pryce, Nick Offerman, and Peter Serafinowicz.

Fans may learn more soon, as the film is set for a presentation at the American Film Market in Los Angeles from November 10–15. Footage could be shown to prospective buyers, but likely not to the public given the current secrecy. The Elden Ring movie is scheduled to hit theaters and IMAX on March 3, 2028.

For players, this level of secrecy could signal confidence in the adaptation—or simply a studio protecting a massive investment. With streaming rights already secured and a theatrical date locked in, the film is shaping up to be one of the biggest video game adaptations yet. What are you most hoping to see from the Lands Between on the big screen?