Director Wes Ball is leading the film produced by Nintendo veteran Shigeru Miyamoto alongside Avi Arad. Bo Bragason, 21, will portray Princess Zelda following roles in Renegade Nell, Three Girls and Hidden Love. Sixteen-year-old Benjamin Evan Ainsworth will play Link after standout performances in The Haunting of Bly Manor and as the voice of Pinocchio. Sony Pictures is co-financing the project and will handle global distribution as it advances through pre-production. The Legend of Zelda live-action adaptation is scheduled to premiere in theaters on May 7, 2027.