### Leaked Footage from the Set of Alex Garland’s Upcoming *Elden Ring* Movie
Recently, footage from the set of Alex Garland’s much-anticipated *Elden Ring* movie emerged online, filmed by a content creator who inadvertently came across it in a seemingly random field in England. Although the authenticity of the footage has been viewed with suspicion—an understandable worry in the current climate of AI-generated content—*Kotaku* has successfully reached out to the original poster and confirmed the existence of another video showcasing the set.
#### Background and Development
The *Elden Ring* film was officially announced in May 2025, receiving approval directly from Hidetaka Miyazaki, the acclaimed director of the original game. Garland made a personal trip to Japan, where he presented Miyazaki with an extensive 160-page draft outlining his vision for the film. Since the announcement, updates on the project have been sparse, with only a handful of casting details disclosed, including actors Ben Whishaw and Cailee Spaeny in unspecified roles.
Initially, it was mentioned that production company A24 intended to begin filming in 2026, but no concrete start date for principal photography has been revealed. However, the recent video posted by *Elden Ring* streamer THROX on TikTok implies that an announcement may be on the horizon.
#### Discovery of the Set
In their correspondence with *Kotaku*, THROX confirmed their findings that the set is indeed situated in England. Importantly, this was not a mere coincidence—THROX learned of it from a friend who was the first to recognize the set and share the information. In addition to the initial footage, THROX holds further images and videos of various locations on the set, which they intend to release in the future. One clip reportedly features items such as barrels and wooden carts reminiscent of those found in the game.
#### Speculation on Set Design
After examining THROX’s footage, efforts were made to match the visual components with the in-game Church of Marika. However, no precise match was identified among the churches within *Elden Ring*. There are speculations suggesting that the film might function as a prequel, potentially depicting a version of the Second Church of Marika that appears to be in a less deteriorated state than its game counterpart. Alternatively, the film could introduce an entirely new Church of Marika that hasn’t been represented in the game.
The visual style of the area depicted in THROX’s clips resembles the Limgrave region from *Elden Ring*. This choice of location in England is viewed as strategic, as it reduces visual effects expenses related to crafting a dark and foreboding atmosphere that the narrative may necessitate.
With the film’s release still a ways off, the anticipation surrounding the adaptation of *Elden Ring* continues to grow, further ignited by glimpses behind the scenes. The upcoming official announcements regarding filming timelines are highly awaited by fans eager to see how Garland brings the beloved game to the big screen.
