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 their marketing, crediting him alongside Hidetaka Miyazaki for creating the game's world.

When asked by IGN about a potential Elden Ring 2, Martin sidestepped the sequel question but revealed discussions about an Elden Ring film adaptation are underway. He stated, "Well, I can't say too much about it, but there is some talk about making a movie out of Elden Ring." This isn't the first such suggestion; FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki has also expressed openness to an adaptation, but only with a "very strong partner" to handle production, citing FromSoftware's lack of experience in film.

However, Martin revealed a potential roadblock: his ongoing work on The Winds of Winter. He explained, "We'll see if that [the Elden Ring movie] comes to pass and what the extent of my involvement was, I don't know. I'm a few years behind with my latest book, so that also limits the amount of things that I can do."

The long-awaited sixth installment of Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series continues to face delays, with Martin himself acknowledging the significant time lag. This delay, coupled with the immense popularity of the Game of Thrones TV adaptation, has fueled speculation and anticipation around The Winds of Winter's eventual release.

Regarding his Elden Ring contributions, Martin detailed his collaboration with FromSoftware, focusing on world-building. He described sessions where he provided background history and lore, thousands of years prior to the game's events, including details on magic and runes. FromSoftware then incorporated his ideas into the game's development.

When asked if all his material was used, Martin confirmed there's additional unused content, comparing the situation to the vast history behind Tolkien's works. He suggested that this surplus material could potentially be used in future projects.