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 helped create the world and history of FromSoftware's Elden Ring, a 2022 bestseller. FromSoftware and Bandai Namco heavily featured Martin's contribution in promotional materials.

While sidestepping questions about an Elden Ring 2, Martin revealed during IGN 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 president Hidetaka Miyazaki has also expressed openness to an adaptation, but only with a strong partner to handle production. Miyazaki stated that FromSoftware lacks the expertise for such a different medium.

However, Martin admitted that his ongoing work on The Winds of Winter might limit his participation in an Elden Ring film. The long-awaited sixth book in A Song of Ice and Fire series continues to face significant delays. Martin himself has acknowledged being thirteen years behind schedule, and even entertained the possibility of never completing it. The last book in the series, A Dance with Dragons, was published in 2011, the same year HBO's Game of Thrones premiered, significantly boosting the popularity of Westeros.

Regarding his contribution to Elden Ring, Martin described his collaboration with FromSoftware, focusing on world-building. He helped establish the history and lore preceding the game's events, including aspects of magic and runes. He revealed that several sessions took place, with FromSoftware iterating on his ideas and showing him their progress.

Martin confirmed that not all of his created material was included in the game, leaving potential for future use in sequels or other adaptations. He drew a parallel to Tolkien's extensive background material, suggesting that ample unused lore exists within the Elden Ring world.