Could a live-action The Legend of Zelda movie be among the most-anticipated live-action video game adaptations ever? It feels like fans have been clamoring for a The Legend of Zelda movie for as long as I can remember. And since the first The Legend of Zelda movie released in 1986, I bet fans have hoped for a live-action movie even longer than that. And now, a live-action The Legend of Zelda movie is finally happening, and it’s so real that it even has a release date. While The Legend of Zelda movie was originally slated to come to our screens on March 26, 2027, it will now arrive on May 7, 2027. And that’s the official, official date.
How do we know?
Well, Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto released a statement confirming the date. He noted, “For production reasons, we are changing the release date of the live-action film of The Legend of Zelda to May 7, 2027. It will be some weeks later than the release timing we originally announced, and we will take the extra time to make the film as good as it can be. Thank you for your patience.” It seems Nintendo wants to position its movie at a more advantageous date than it originally had now that other movies have shifted around. Most specifically, The Legend of Zelda is taking over a release date vacated by Avengers: Secret Wars. A prime spot.
So far, we know that Avi Arad will produce the movie and Wes Ball will direct it. The film will be co-financed by Sony Pictures Entertainment and Nintendo. There have not yet been any casting, story reveals, or much other information available about The Legend of Zelda live-action movie.
In a previous interview, Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of Zelda, shared of the movie adaptation: “This is Miyamoto. I have been working on the live-action film of The Legend of Zelda for many years now with Avi Arad-san, who has produced many mega hit films. I have asked Avi-san to produce this film with me, and we have now officially started the development of the film with Nintendo itself heavily involved in the production. It will take time until its completion, but I hope you look forward to seeing it.”
We certainly do look forward to seeing it, and even more so now that we know the Zelda adaptation’s release date.
When is the Release Date for The Legend of Zelda Live-Action Movie?
Once again, The Legend of Zelda live-action movie will now release on May 7, 2027.