Overview

• Nintendo has cast 16-year-old Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link and 21-year-old Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda in the live-action adaptation.
• The film is directed by Wes Ball and produced by Nintendo veteran Shigeru Miyamoto alongside Hollywood producer Avi Arad.
• Theatrical release is confirmed for May 7, 2027, after a brief delay from its originally scheduled March date for additional production polish.
• Co-produced by Nintendo and Sony Pictures, the project follows The Super Mario Bros. Movie as Nintendo’s second major film and reflects its multimedia expansion strategy.
• Industry reports suggest the principal cast is signed for three films over six years, indicating a planned Legend of Zelda trilogy.