Nintendo has announced a new release date for the live-action Legend of Zelda movie: May 7, 2027. That’s the same date Marvel’s Avengers: Secret Wars just vacated, with the superhero film now set for December 17, 2027.
“For production reasons, we are changing the release date of the live-action film of The Legend of Zelda to May 7, 2027,” Miyamoto posted on social media.
He added, “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.”
This is Miyamoto. 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…
— 任天堂株式会社 (@Nintendo) June 9, 2025
Legend of Zelda movie details
Details for the flick include Wes Ball directing and Shigeru Miyamoto and Avi Arad producing.
No castings have been announced. A wild rumor offering Hunter Schafer is being eyed to play Zelda looks to be made up.
No plot details are known.
The Legend of Zelda games follow a young hero named Link as he battles evil forces, solves puzzles, and explores vast fantasy worlds to rescue Princess Zelda and protect the kingdom of Hyrule. The series blends action, adventure, and puzzle-solving with themes of courage, magic, and ancient prophecy. Each game typically involves collecting powerful items, conquering dungeons, and defeating a central villain, often the dark warlord Ganon.
