Nintendo Confirms Live-Action 'The Legend of Zelda' Movie for 2027
The film, co-produced with Sony Pictures and directed by Wes Ball, will debut on March 26, 2027, as announced via Nintendo's new app.
- Nintendo revealed the release date for the live-action 'The Legend of Zelda' movie as March 26, 2027, through its newly launched Nintendo Today app.
- Wes Ball, known for 'The Maze Runner' trilogy and 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,' will direct the adaptation, aiming for a 'live-action Miyazaki' aesthetic.
- The project is co-produced by Nintendo and Sony Pictures, with Nintendo holding a majority financial stake and taking a leading creative role.
- Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of 'The Legend of Zelda,' will serve as a producer alongside Avi Arad, known for his work on Marvel films.
- Casting and plot details remain undisclosed, fueling fan speculation, with some advocating for actors like Hunter Schafer to play key roles.