Nintendo Confirms The Legend of Zelda Live-Action Movie Release Date Change
Nintendo said it moved the live-action Zelda film up a week as production nears completion and the team works to deliver it sooner.
- On Wednesday, Nintendo announced that the live-action The Legend of Zelda film will now premiere in theaters on April 30, 2027, moving the release up one week from its previous May 7, 2027, date.
- Writing on social media, series creator Shigeru Miyamoto stated the team is "united in advancing production" to deliver the film as soon as possible.
- Filming for the movie has wrapped in New Zealand, featuring Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link and Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda, with fans awaiting news about the franchise's 40th anniversary later this year.
- The new April 30, 2027, date positions the film ahead of a competitive summer lineup, including Sonic the Hedgehog 4 and Godzilla x Kong: Supernova .
- Director Wes Ball intends to create a "serious" and "grounded" adaptation, aiming to deliver a "real" experience that minimizes reliance on motion-captured computer graphics.
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Nintendo confirms new release date for live-action Legend of Zelda movie
Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda movie has a new release date. Zelda series creator Shigeru Miyamoto announced Wednesday that the live-action Zelda film will now be released on April 30, 2027 — a week earlier than previously planned.
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