Nintendo has officially announced that the live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda will hit the screens on March 26, 2027. This exciting news was first shared via the newly launched Nintendo Today! app, introduced during the Nintendo Direct in March 2025. The app, which promises to keep fans updated with daily news and a calendar of events, served as the platform for this major reveal.
Shigeru Miyamoto, a video game legend, announced the app and the movie release date during the showcase, emphasizing the app's utility for Nintendo enthusiasts. The app is designed to provide fans with real-time updates, with Miyamoto highlighting that after the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, users can log in to get all the latest news daily.
The announcement of the Zelda movie's release date has already sparked significant interest, prompting fans to download the app in anticipation of more big news. Notably, the Nintendo Today! app broke the news before Nintendo's official social media channels, underscoring its importance as a primary source of information for fans.
The collaboration between Nintendo and Sony Pictures for a live-action The Legend of Zelda movie was initially announced in November 2023. Wes Ball, known for directing The Maze Runner and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, is set to helm the project, with Avi Arad and Shigeru Miyamoto as producers.
While details about the movie remain scarce, Wes Ball has expressed his vision for the film to be a "live action Miyazaki," drawing inspiration from the acclaimed filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki of Studio Ghibli fame. Ball aims for a "serious" and "grounded" adaptation, with minimal use of motion capture, to create a realistic feel.
