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Nintendo Reveals First Look at Live-Action The Legend of Zelda as Filming Gets Underway

Producer Shigeru Miyamoto says the production is progressing toward a May 7, 2027 theatrical release.

Overview

  • Official images show Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link in faithful costumes with Hylian ears and Breath of the Wild nods.
  • Miyamoto confirmed filming is underway and said the schedule is on track for the May 7, 2027 opening.
  • The release date moved from March 26, 2027 to May 7, 2027 for production reasons, according to industry reporting.
  • Principal photography is reported to be taking place in Wellington, New Zealand.
  • Wes Ball directs from a script by Derek Connolly and T.S. Nowlin in a NintendoSony collaboration, and some reported casting, including Dichen Lachman as Impa, has not been confirmed by Nintendo.