Overview
- A Film & Television Industry Alliance listing shows The Legend of Zelda began principal photography on November 4 in Wellington, New Zealand, with shooting scheduled through April 7, 2026.
- Benjamin Evan Ainsworth stars as Link and Bo Bragason as Zelda, with Wes Ball directing, Shigeru Miyamoto and Avi Arad producing, and Sony Pictures co‑financing and distributing.
- Nintendo’s latest financial briefing commits to a consistent release cadence for films based on its IP, signaling multiple projects beyond the already announced titles.
- The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is dated for April 3, 2026, followed by the live‑action Zelda on May 7, 2027, anchoring the near‑term schedule.
- Furukawa highlighted Nintendo’s hands‑on approach and internal infrastructure, citing Nintendo Pictures and Nintendo Stars, with 2023’s $1.36 billion Mario success as the model.