Forget Winds of Winter: George R. R. Martin’s Epic Fantasy Is Reportedly A24’s Most Expensive Movie
A major budget leap
The Wall Street Journal reports that Elden Ring’s production budget is approaching $200 million. The film is written and directed by Alex Garland, whose credits include Civil War.
The reported spending marks a sharp departure for A24, a studio known for smaller independent films. The figure would also exceed an earlier rumored budget of $100 million for the adaptation.
A24’s previous record
Marty Supreme, starring Timothée Chalamet, previously held A24’s budget record. Its reported cost was between $60 million and $70 million. At nearly $200 million, Elden Ring could cost close to three times as much. The reported budget would make it the studio’s most expensive movie yet.
Martin’s varied work
Martin is best known for A Song of Ice and Fire, the fantasy series behind Game of Thrones. The article notes that delays to The Winds of Winter and A Dream of Spring have not stopped his other work.
Since 2011, he has been involved in three highly successful television shows, written for the screen, and produced books and resources connected to A Song of Ice and Fire. Elden Ring is described as one of his more unexpected projects.
Key points
- Elden Ring reportedly has a production budget approaching $200 million.
- The film would set a new spending record for A24.
- Alex Garland is writing and directing the adaptation.
- George R. R. Martin is among the project’s creative figures.