Nintendo has officially announced that the live-action adaptation of *The Legend of Zelda* will hit the big screen on March 26, 2027. This exciting news broke via the newly launched Nintendo Today! app, introduced during the Nintendo Direct in March 2025. While no additional details about the movie were disclosed, this announcement has already stirred significant buzz among fans.
The reveal came as a surprise during the showcase, with Shigeru Miyamoto, the legendary video game designer, sharing the news. The Nintendo Today! app, designed as a comprehensive hub for Nintendo enthusiasts, offers a daily calendar and a news feed to keep fans updated in real time. Miyamoto highlighted that following the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, users could log into the app for the latest updates, with new content being added daily.
The announcement of the *The Legend of Zelda* movie's release date has prompted a rush to download the app, as fans eagerly await more groundbreaking news. It's noteworthy that the app broke the news before Nintendo's official social media channels, emphasizing its role as the go-to source for Nintendo updates.
The partnership between Nintendo and Sony Pictures for this live-action venture was first announced in November 2023. Wes Ball, known for directing *The Maze Runner* and *Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes*, is set to helm the project, with Avi Arad and Shigeru Miyamoto as producers. While specifics about the film remain under wraps, Ball has expressed his vision for a "live action Miyazaki," drawing inspiration from the acclaimed filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, known for classics like *My Neighbor Totoro*, *Howl's Moving Castle*, and *Spirited Away*. Ball aims for a "serious" and "grounded" adaptation, opting to minimize the use of motion capture technology.
