George R. R. Martin Reveals 'There Is Some Talk About Making a Movie Out of Elden Ring,' but There's One Big, Obvious Thing That Could Limit His Involvement With It – IGN Fan Fest 2025

George R.R. Martin has hinted at the possibility of an Elden Ring movie, but acknowledges a significant hurdle to his involvement. The Game of Thrones author conceived the world and history for FromSoftware's Elden Ring, a 2022 bestseller. FromSoftware and Bandai Namco heavily featured Martin's contribution in promotional materials, crediting him alongside Hidetaka Miyazaki for creating the game's world.

While sidestepping questions about an Elden Ring sequel, Martin revealed to IGN at Fan Fest 2025 that discussions about an Elden Ring movie are underway. This isn't the first time he's alluded to such a project; FromSoftware's president, Hidetaka Miyazaki, has also expressed openness to an adaptation, but only with a "very strong partner" to handle production. Miyazaki clarified that FromSoftware lacks the expertise for such a project.

However, Martin highlighted a potential roadblock: his ongoing work on The Winds of Winter. He stated that his commitment to completing this novel might limit his participation in an Elden Ring film. The long-awaited sixth installment in A Song of Ice and Fire has faced numerous delays, spanning over a decade. Martin himself acknowledges the significant delay and the possibility of never completing it, despite it remaining a priority. The extended wait for The Winds of Winter, following the 2011 release of A Dance with Dragons, has been further complicated by the immense popularity of the Game of Thrones television adaptation.

Regarding his Elden Ring contributions, Martin described his collaboration with FromSoftware, focusing on world-building. He explained that he helped create the backstory of the game's world, detailing events that occurred thousands of years prior to the game's present. He worked closely with the team, providing ideas about magic and runes, and was consistently impressed by their creative interpretations of his work. Martin confirmed that there's additional material beyond what was used in the game, hinting at potential content for future installments or adaptations. He drew a comparison to Tolkien's extensive world-building, emphasizing that there's always more material than what ultimately appears in the final product.