Hidetaka Miyazaki, the president of FromSoftware, has expressed openness to the idea of an Elden Ring movie, contingent upon finding a "very strong partner" to collaborate with. He emphasized that FromSoftware lacks the expertise to produce adaptations in different media and would need a trustworthy partner who shares a vision for the project234.
While Miyazaki did not specify potential partners, several major film production companies could be considered strong candidates based on their experience with video game adaptations and fantasy storytelling. Here are a few possibilities:
Netflix: Known for successfully adapting video games into series, such as The Witcher and Arcane, Netflix has a robust platform for fantasy content and could leverage its existing audience.
Amazon Studios: With projects like The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Amazon has demonstrated its capability in producing high-quality fantasy adaptations, making it a strong contender.
Sony Pictures: Having produced successful adaptations like Uncharted and the Resident Evil series, Sony has experience in bringing video game narratives to the big screen.
Legendary Entertainment: This studio has a history of producing epic fantasy films, including the Pacific Rim series and Dune, which could align well with the ambitious world-building of Elden Ring.
Miyazaki noted that any potential adaptation would require building trust and agreement on the creative direction, highlighting the importance of collaboration in translating the game's complex lore into another medium46.