Nintendo has confirmed the live-action Legend of Zelda movie will premiere on March 26, 2027.
The announcement appeared in the newly launched Nintendo Today! app, revealed during Nintendo's March 2025 Direct presentation. No additional details about the film were disclosed.
Gaming icon Shigeru Miyamoto dropped this surprise reveal as a final announcement during the showcase. The comprehensive mobile app offers multiple benefits for dedicated Nintendo followers.
This centralized Nintendo platform functions as both a daily calendar and news hub, delivering real-time updates directly to players. Miyamoto explained that following next week's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct event, fans can use the app to track daily updates and announcements.
The Zelda movie release date confirmation has generated immediate buzz, likely driving app downloads as fans anticipate more major news. Notably, Nintendo chose its proprietary app over social media channels for this exclusive announcement.
The collaboration between Nintendo and Sony Pictures for the live-action Zelda film was first announced in November 2023, with Wes Ball (known for The Maze Runner and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes) directing, alongside producers Avi Arad and Nintendo's Miyamoto.
While concrete details remain scarce, Ball has described his vision for the project. He aims to create a "live-action Miyazaki" experience, referencing the legendary Hayao Miyazaki of Studio Ghibli fame. The director maintains the film will be a serious, grounded adaptation, emphasizing limited use of motion capture for a more authentic feel.


