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Elden Ring movie has a budget of nearly $200 million
A24's live-action Elden Ring movie is reportedly set to have a budget of nearly $200 million, making it the studio's most expensive film to date. Alex Garland is writing and directing the adaptation, which is being shot for IMAX and is due in cinemas on March 3, 2028. The film is partially a prequel to FromSoftware's 2022 action RPG.
The Elden Ring movie is reportedly A24's most expensive production ever - the studio's spending an eye-watering $200 million on FromSoftware's RPG
The upcoming Elden Ring movie, an adaptation of FromSoftware's popular RPG, is reportedly A24's most expensive production to date with a budget of nearly $200 million. This significant investment positions the film as a major blockbuster bet for the studio, leveraging the game's immense popularity and sales success.
Evening Reading - October 6, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers a variety of gaming news, including the Paramount merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, new Fortnite collaborations from SteelSeries and KontrolFreek, and Aion 2's global launch reaching 400,000 concurrent players. It also touches on GameStop selling refurbished PS5 Pros, Supermassive Games' involvement in a The Conjuring game, and updates for Deadlock City Never Sleeps and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort.
We're probably not getting a new Fallout game until well into the 2030s, but that's no reason to stop talking…
The Fallout series is unlikely to see a new mainline entry until the 2030s, with The Elder Scrolls 6 taking priority for Bethesda. The article discusses the long wait for Fallout 5, the potential for remasters of earlier titles like Fallout 1 and 2, and explores various ideas for spinoffs and new directions for the franchise beyond traditional RPGs.
HBO boss confirms when A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will return, and we don't have long to wait
HBO boss Casey Bloys confirmed that A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 2 is expected to premiere within the next eligibility window, ending May 31, 2027. This indicates a relatively quick turnaround of about a year after season 1 aired in January 2026.
The Duskbloods Has Some George R.R. Martin In Its Blood
FromSoftware's upcoming game, The Duskbloods, draws inspiration from vampire literature and tabletop games, with author George R.R. Martin's work serving as a notable influence on its lore and aesthetic. While Martin did not have a direct role in The Duskbloods, his contributions to Elden Ring and his own vampire fiction like Fevre Dream have indirectly shaped the game's development.
Lanterns Inherits House Of The Dragon’s Sunday Slot — And Takes Its U.S. Crown
The new HBO series Lanterns has quickly surpassed House of the Dragon in U.S. viewership, taking over its coveted Sunday night slot and achieving high critical and audience scores. The show, a modern take on the Green Lantern property, is also performing strongly globally on HBO Max, ranking as the third most-watched series worldwide and holding the number one spot in 21 countries.
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Nintendo Switch 2 “Gameplay Showcase” trailer
A "Gameplay Showcase" trailer has been released for Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, ahead of its debut next week. This edition includes the base game, the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, and new customization options. Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition is set to launch for the Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28, 2026.
House of the Dragon season 3 puts a surprise twist on Alys Rivers, which could mean she appears in the Aegon's…
House of the Dragon season 3's finale introduced a significant lore change for Alys Rivers, revealing her as the centuries-old wife of Harren, cursed with immortality. This alteration from George R.R. Martin's Fire and Blood, where she is a bastard of House Strong, has sparked fan discussion and could potentially lead to her appearance in the upcoming Aegon's Conquest movie from Warner Bros.
Game of Thrones play The Mad King makes the identity of the Prince that was Promised clearer than ever – with a…
The new Game of Thrones play, The Mad King, offers a new interpretation of the Prince That Was Promised prophecy, suggesting both Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen fit the criteria as third-born children. While George R.R. Martin's books remain the ultimate canon, the play, which he was involved in, provides significant lore insights into the prophecy's complexities.
New Game of Thrones play The Mad King might retcon Jon Snow's season 8 plot
A new play titled "The Mad King" suggests that Jon Snow's parentage and claim to the Iron Throne in Game of Thrones season 8 may be retconned from George R.R. Martin's books. The play implies Jon is a bastard, as Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark's marriage is not explicitly shown, and Lyanna does not name her son Aegon before dying. This contrasts with the TV show's depiction and potentially aligns Jon's storyline with the character Young Griff.
7 years later, new Game of Thrones play The Mad King might answer a huge Daenerys Targaryen question
A new play titled 'The Mad King,' developed with George R.R. Martin's involvement, explores Daenerys Targaryen's birth and potential destiny within the Game of Thrones universe. The play suggests that Daenerys's mother, Rhaella, wished for her daughter to be a 'scourge of the world' and a 'vengeful daughter,' lending credence to theories that Daenerys will burn King's Landing in Martin's novels, mirroring her actions in the HBO series.
16 things we learned about Game of Thrones from The Mad King play
The play "The Mad King" by the Royal Shakespeare Company explores events leading up to Robert's Rebellion in the Game of Thrones universe, revealing new details about lore and character motivations. While not strictly canon according to George R.R. Martin, the play offers insights into the prophecy of the Prince that was Promised, the true parentage of Jon Snow, and the complex relationships between key figures like Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark.
I went to see new Game of Thrones play The Mad King, and for 3 hours and 40 minutes I was transported to a world of…
The Royal Shakespeare Company's new stage production, Game of Thrones: The Mad King, offers an immersive and ambitious adaptation of the events leading up to Robert's Rebellion. The play, set before the original novels and TV show, chronicles the fateful tourney at Harrenhal and the subsequent civil war, featuring stunning set pieces, detailed costumes, and compelling character portrayals. While the second act's broad scope occasionally sacrifices intimacy, the production successfully unveils lore mysteries and delivers a powerful, Shakespearean-level dramatic experience.
Stop waiting for the Game of Thrones CRPG of your dreams and settle for the pleasant eurojank compromise instead
This article discusses the lack of a proper Game of Thrones CRPG, highlighting Cyanide's 2012 Game of Thrones as a "pleasant eurojank compromise." It contrasts this with potential projects from studios like Warhorse and Obsidian, ultimately praising Cyanide's commitment to the novels despite its low budget and dated presentation.
Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin has updated his blog for the first time in almost 6 months, but there's still no Winds of Winter news
George R.R. Martin, author of the Game of Thrones series, has updated his blog for the first time in nearly six months. However, the update provided no new information regarding the highly anticipated release of his novel, The Winds of Winter.
House of the Dragon director explains why Helaena isn't a dragonrider in the HBO adaptation
Director Nina Lopez-Corrado explains the decision to not make Helaena Targaryen a dragonrider in the HBO series House of the Dragon, citing her fear of dragons' corrupting influence and prophetic visions of destruction. This adaptive choice, along with others concerning Prince Maelor, has been a point of discussion among fans and creators, including George R.R. Martin.
Aerys II steps out of the shadows: RSC unveils its Mad King cast
The Royal Shakespeare Company has unveiled the cast and first look at their upcoming stage production, "Game of Thrones: The Mad King." The play, which adapts George R. R. Martin's "A Game of Thrones," focuses on the years preceding the novels and features Michael Shaeffer as King Aerys II Targaryen. Performances begin August 8th at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
Filming has wrapped on Garland's Elden Ring movie just 6 months after it started, according to a now deleted…
Filming has officially wrapped on the Elden Ring movie, directed by Alex Garland, just six months after production began. A prop artist shared the news on Instagram before the post was deleted, confirming the swift completion of principal photography. The film is slated for a March 3, 2028 release, allowing over a year for post-production, likely involving significant CGI work.
Elden Ring’s A24 adaptation is in the can — and a crew member said so before the post disappeared
The film adaptation of Elden Ring, produced by A24 and directed by Alex Garland, has reportedly completed production. Evidence emerged from a now-deleted Instagram post by a prop artist, which included a thank-you note from the production team and details about the project's timeline, suggesting a March 3, 2028 release date. The film is rumored to be a prequel, focusing on events before the game's Shattering.
