Sony’s Live-Action The Legend of Zelda Movie Will Launch 26th March, 2027

It’s somewhat surprising to consider Sony and Nintendo working together, given their history of competition that dates back to when the video game designer notoriously betrayed Sony by releasing a popular game on a rival platform.

Despite any prior disagreements, these two are teaming up for a real-life portrayal of The Legend of Zelda, set to premiere on the 26th of March, 2027.

Moments ago, Nintendo made the announcement using their in-house app, Nintendo Today, possibly signaling a change in how they disseminate information. This news has us raising a glass to our friends at Nintendo Life, as they’ll likely refresh that page multiple times daily now.

This upcoming movie is being produced by Sony Pictures Entertainment, with well-known game designer Shigeru Miyamoto and experienced filmmaker Avi Arad serving as producers. Wes Ball has been appointed as the director, and he’s expressed his desire to give a more realistic feel to the franchise through this film.

Frankly, while it’s uncertain if a live-action Zelda film could match the success of the latest animated Super Mario movie, given that Nintendo seems determined with these projects, there’s certainly cause for cautious optimism.

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2025-03-28 17:38