Nintendo moves up ‘The Legend of Zelda’ movie release date, bringing the live-action film sooner
The live-action adaptation will now release earlier than expected.
Unlike with its Super Mario movies, Nintendo seems to enjoy constantly changing the release date for the live-action ‘The Legend of Zelda’ movie. Just this afternoon, the Japanese company announced a new release date—but this time, for the better.
Via Nintendo’s X (formerly Twitter) account, Shigeru Miyamoto himself announced that the global release date for ‘The Legend of Zelda’ will be moved up from May 7, 2027, to April 30. “It’s less than a year until release, but please wait just a little longer,” the series’ creator concluded. Although it’s a slight change of just one week, it’s certainly a positive one that will let us see this installment of the franchise a little sooner, especially considering that there are no major releases—so far—scheduled for those dates.
This is Miyamoto. I would like to let you know that the worldwide theatrical release date for the live-action film of The Legend of Zelda has been moved up to April 30, 2027, from May 7. The team is working hard to deliver the film to everyone as soon as possible. There’s less…
— 任天堂株式会社 (@Nintendo) May 13, 2026
So far, this is the second time ‘The Legend of Zelda’ movie has changed its release date since the project was announced.
Filming for the movie has wrapped
For now, filming for ‘The Legend of Zelda’ movie has wrapped in New Zealand. Although there hasn’t been much information about the film, an image of the movie’s clapperboard was leaked after filming wrapped, showing Link in his full outfit and wielding the Master Sword in a look inspired by Twilight Princess.
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The movie is directed by Wes Ball, and filming for the movie starring Link and Zelda, played by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth and Bo Bragason, began last November and took place in New Zealand, at many of the same locations where Peter Jackson filmed ‘The Lord of the Rings’ trilogy.
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