Nintendo Confirms 'The Legend of Zelda' Live-Action Movie for 2027
The long-awaited adaptation, co-produced with Sony and directed by Wes Ball, will bring Hyrule to theaters on March 26, 2027.
- The release date was announced exclusively via Nintendo's new app, Nintendo Today, launched during a recent Nintendo Direct event.
- Wes Ball, known for 'The Maze Runner' trilogy, will direct the film, with Shigeru Miyamoto and Avi Arad serving as producers.
- Nintendo and Sony Pictures are co-financing the project, with Nintendo holding a majority financial stake and Sony handling global distribution.
- Rumors suggest the film may be the first in a planned trilogy, with filming potentially set to begin in New Zealand in late 2025.
- While no casting or detailed plot has been confirmed, the story is expected to follow Link's quest to protect Hyrule from Ganon's pursuit of the Triforce.