Nintendo reveals early images of The Legend of Zelda film adaptation, giving fans plenty of details to speculate on

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Nintendo recently released three new images from the upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie, showcasing the beautiful scenery and giving us a better look at Link and Zelda. The movie was originally scheduled to come out on March 26th, 2027, but the release date has been moved to May 7th, 2027. It’s rare to have a release date set so far in advance. Nintendo is continuing to expand into filmmaking, having just shared the latest trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, a sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie. They’ve also announced plans for more movie adaptations, though they haven’t revealed which games or stories they’ll be based on yet.

Nintendo shares a look at the upcoming Legend of Zelda film adaptation

Nintendo recently released new photos from the upcoming Legend of Zelda movie on social media. The images feature close-ups of the two lead actors: Bo Bragason as Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link. One photo shows both actors standing in front of a large, green landscape with rolling hills. Interestingly, Link is wearing the traditional green tunic, a departure from the light blue outfit seen in Breath of the Wild, potentially offering a clue about the movie’s storyline. However, the expansive view of what appears to be Hyrule does bear a resemblance to the open-world style of Breath of the Wild.

This message is a translation from Japanese. Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto announced that filming for the live-action “Legend of Zelda” movie has officially begun on location. He said filming is going well and reminded fans that the movie is still on track for its release date of May 7th, 2026, asking for a little more patience.

Early images of the upcoming film have generated a lot of excitement among fans. Many people liked the costumes and how the characters looked, while others are guessing which Zelda game the movie will be based on. There are plenty of great stories from the Legend of Zelda series to choose from, but Breath of the Wild is a strong possibility due to its popularity. Ocarina of Time is also frequently mentioned as a potential source material, though adapting it might require two actors to play Link at different ages. Alternatively, the film could tell a brand new, original story set in the world of Hyrule, rather than directly adapting an existing game.

Nintendo is planning more movies after the success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and a Donkey Kong film is already in the works – especially exciting after Donkey Kong Bananza received a Game of the Year nomination. One fan on social media had a brilliant idea: a post-credit scene featuring Sonic, Mario, and Pikachu hinting at a Super Smash Bros. crossover movie. This would be similar to the epic build-ups seen in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Nintendo should definitely consider it.

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2025-11-18 00:32