Breaking News: 'Legend of Zelda' Live Action Movie Set to Wow
- Nintendo announces live-action film based on "Legend of Zelda" game series to be released on March 26, 2027
- Film will be directed by Wes Ball and produced by Avi Arad, with Shigeru Miyamoto also contributing
- "Legend of Zelda" games feature protagonist Link helping Princess Zelda in a fantasy world
- Nintendo’s previous attempt at a movie adaptation with "Super Mario Bros." was successful, prompting them to pursue more movie projects
- "Tears of the Kingdom" is the latest installment in the "Legend of Zelda" series, released in 2023 and becoming the fastest-selling game in the saga’s history
Nintendo has recently announced that a live-action film based on the beloved game series “Legend of Zelda” will be hitting the big screens worldwide on March 26, 2027. This highly anticipated movie is set to be the first in the “Zelda” universe, which was originally created by Shigeru Miyamoto back in 1986. The announcement was made through the “Nintendo Today!” app, a platform specifically designed for fans, on Thursday.
The “Legend of Zelda” games are known for featuring the protagonist Link, an elf warrior on a quest to rescue Princess Zelda in a fantasy world filled with monsters. With over 140 million games sold worldwide, the series has garnered a massive following over the years. The latest installment, “Tears of the Kingdom,” released in 2023, became the fastest-selling game in the franchise’s history.
The upcoming film has been in the works since November 2023, with Wes Ball, known for directing the “Maze Runner” trilogy, at the helm. Joining him as a producer is Avi Arad, a veteran of the “Spiderman” movies, along with Miyamoto contributing to the project. This marks the first time the “Zelda” series will be adapted for the big screen, although it had previously been adapted into a 13-episode animated series back in 1989.
Nintendo’s recent success with the “Super Mario Bros.” movie, which grossed $1.36 billion at the box office, has encouraged the company to explore more movie adaptations of its popular franchises. A sequel to the “Super Mario Bros.” movie is already in the works for April 2026. This marks a significant shift in Nintendo’s approach to movie adaptations, as they had previously been hesitant to get involved in Hollywood productions after the failure of the 1993 “Super Mario Bros.” film.
In the past, Nintendo had sold the rights to its characters to Hollywood without much involvement in the production process. However, the success of the recent “Super Mario Bros.” movie, which was closely supervised by Nintendo, has prompted the company to take a more hands-on approach to future adaptations.
Fans of the “Legend of Zelda” series can look forward to the live-action film hitting screens in 2027, bringing the beloved characters and story to life in a whole new way. With a talented team behind the project and the success of recent Nintendo movie adaptations, the “Legend of Zelda” film is sure to be a hit among fans of the gaming franchise.
/Digital Sauce
