Attention fans of “The Legend of Zelda“! The live-action film based on the famous video game franchise already has a release date: March 26, 2027! The news was revealed this Friday through the new Nintendo app, Nintendo Today, more than a year after the project was announced in November 2023.
At that time, Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of the saga, confirmed that the film would be under his production together with Avi Arad, renowned producer of Hollywood hits. The director of the film will be Wes Ball, known for his work on “The Maze Runner” trilogy and “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.” Additionally, Joe Hartwick Jr. will join as producer. The film will be co-financed by Sony Pictures and Nintendo, with the vast majority of financial support coming from the famous Japanese company.
Although details about the cast and plot have not yet been revealed, Miyamoto left a message for fans: “I have been working on this film for years with Avi Arad-san, who has produced many hits. We have officially started development with the active participation of Nintendo. Although it will take time, I hope you are as excited as I am to see the final result».
The “Legend of Zelda” movie project gained momentum following the global success of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” in 2023, an animated film that grossed more than $1.3 billion globally. It seems that Nintendo continues to bet heavily on cinema!
