Nintendo Confirms Release Date for Live-Action The Legend of Zelda Movie via Nintendo Today App

Nintendo has officially unveiled the global release date for the highly anticipated live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda.

The announcement came through the company’s newly launched Nintendo Today! app, signaling Nintendo’s commitment to connecting more directly with its fanbase through smart devices.

According to details confirmed by Nintendo, the film will premiere in theaters worldwide on March 26, 2027.

The announcement was relayed by Shigeru Miyamoto, the legendary game designer behind the Zelda franchise, who shared in a post: 'This is Miyamoto.

Did you see the video we posted on Nintendo Today! earlier? We've announced that the live-action The Legend of Zelda film, which I am producing with Avi Arad, will launch globally on March 26, 2027.' Nintendo’s statement went on to emphasize the ongoing role of the Nintendo Today! app as a direct channel for updates and major news, inviting users to check out the latest announcements firsthand. Plans for the live-action Zelda movie were first unveiled in November 2023, generating significant excitement among both longtime fans of The Legend of Zelda and the wider gaming industry.

The project brings together significant industry talent: Shigeru Miyamoto is co-producing alongside Avi Arad, chairman of Arad Productions, renowned for producing major Hollywood films including Ghost In The Shell, Venom, Uncharted, Morbius, and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.

The film will be directed by Wes Ball, known for his work on the Maze Runner trilogy and the upcoming Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.

Production responsibilities are being shared between Nintendo and Arad Productions Inc., with Nintendo contributing more than half of the production budget.

Sony Pictures Entertainment has joined as co-financier and is set to manage worldwide theatrical distribution, marking a significant partnership between these major entertainment companies.

Nintendo’s expansion into film comes on the heels of the commercial and critical success of The Super Mario Bros.

Movie, which grossed over $1.36 billion worldwide and helped solidify the appeal of Nintendo’s franchises in mainstream cinema.

While story and casting details for The Legend of Zelda live-action movie remain under wraps, the collaborative production and high-caliber leadership behind the project have already set expectations high across the industry.

Fans eager for regular updates about the Zelda movie and other Nintendo developments can look to the Nintendo Today! app as a primary hub for breaking news, exclusive content, and official statements.

As the countdown to the 2027 release continues, The Legend of Zelda live-action film stands poised to be another milestone moment for Nintendo’s enduring legacy in entertainment.

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