Nintendo Unveils Legend of Zelda Film Release Date on New App

Nintendo has confirmed the live-action The Legend of Zelda film will premiere on March 26, 2027.

The announcement was made through the newly launched Nintendo Today! app, introduced at the Nintendo Direct in March 2025. No further details about the film were shared.

Video game icon Shigeru Miyamoto revealed the company’s latest updates during a surprise announcement at the event. This all-in-one mobile app offers a range of features for dedicated Nintendo fans to stay informed.

This central hub for Nintendo enthusiasts acts as a daily calendar and news platform, delivering updates directly to players as they happen. Miyamoto noted that, following the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct next week, fans can use the Nintendo Today app to access all updates, with fresh content arriving daily.

The early reveal of the Zelda film’s release date is likely to spark excitement, encouraging fans to download the app in anticipation of more major announcements. Notably, Nintendo’s news app broke the Zelda film news before the company’s own social media platforms.

Nintendo and Sony Pictures first announced the live-action The Legend of Zelda film in November 2023, with Wes Ball (The Maze Runner, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes) directing and Avi Arad alongside Shigeru Miyamoto producing.

Little is known about the film itself. Ball has expressed a vision for a "live-action Miyazaki," drawing inspiration from acclaimed filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, known for Studio Ghibli classics like My Neighbor Totoro, Howl’s Moving Castle, and Spirited Away. Ball aims for a "serious" adaptation that feels authentic, emphasizing a grounded approach with minimal motion capture.

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