Nintendo fans — we’re less than two years away from the release of The Legend of Zelda movie! The game franchise has become such a success that Nintendo couldn’t resist joining in on Hollywood’s streak of live-action films. After all, Mattel is working on several upcoming films thanks to Barbie. So, there’s no question that more video games could share the big screen with actors.

Below, Hollywood Life has the latest updates on The Legend of Zelda live-action movie, including the release date, cast and more.

Who Is Making The Legend of Zelda Live-Action Movie?

The Legend of Zelda creator, game developer Shigeru Miyamoto, is a producer on the project, in addition to Uncharted live-action producer Avi Arad. Uncharted, based on the game with the same title, proved to be a box office success with action super stars Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg leading the movie. Per Box Office Mojo, Uncharted earned $407 million worldwide.

In November 2023, The Legend of Zelda movie was initially announced to be in development, with Miyamoto informing fans that he had been working on the live-action version “for many years now with Avi Arad-san, who has produced many mega hit films.”

“I have asked Avi-san to produce this film with me, and we have now officially started the development of the film with Nintendo itself heavily involved in the production,” Miyamoto continued. “It will take time until its completion, but I hope you look forward to seeing it.”

宮本です。素晴らしい大自然で、ゼルダ役のBo Bragasonさん、リンク役のBenjamin Evan Ainsworthさんとともに「ゼルダの伝説」実写映画の撮影を本格的に開始しました。撮影は順調に進んでいますので静かに見守っていただけると幸いです。劇場公開は2027年5月7日予定です。もうしばらくお待ちください。 pic.twitter.com/DbSAWWcCpC

— 任天堂株式会社 (@Nintendo) November 17, 2025

The Legend of Zelda Movie Release Date

Nintendo updated the 2027 release date to May 7, 2027. In a statement shared via Nintendo’s X account in November 2025, Miyamoto himself revealed that production had officially commenced.

“This is Miyamoto. We have officially begun filming the live-action movie adaptation of ‘The Legend of Zelda’ in the magnificent great outdoors, together with Bo Bragason, who plays Zelda, and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, who plays Link,” the announcement read. “The filming is progressing smoothly, so I would appreciate it if you could quietly watch over us. The theatrical release is scheduled for May 7, 2027. Please wait just a little longer.”

Are There Other Nintendo Live-Action Movies?

Yes, quite a few Nintendo-inspired productions have hit the big screen. In 2019, Detective Pikachu was released starring Ryan Reynolds and Justice Smith. The movie’s box office reached a whopping $433 million, per ESPN. Four years later, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which starred A-listers Chris Pratt and Jack Black, earned more than $1 billion at the box office, and it became one of the top 20 highest grossing movies in history.

The Legend of Zelda Movie Cast

Benjamin Evan Ainsworth was cast as Link, and Bo Bragason will play Zelda in the live-action movie. Previously, Benjamin played Miles Wingrave for Netflix’s The Haunting of Bly Manor, and he voiced Pinocchio in Disney’s 2022 live-action Pinocchio film. Bo has starred in various shows, such as the Disney+ series Renegade Nell.

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