The premiere of The Legend of Zelda‘s live-action adaptation has been pushed back approximately two and a half months following its initial announcement, with the new release date set for May 7, 2027.
Nintendo’s authentic Twitter account verified the information by sharing a declaration attributed to the series inventor, Shigeru Miyamoto. Here’s the translation:
The original tweet reads: “Nintendo’s official Twitter account confirmed the news with this statement from series creator Shigeru Miyamoto:
Hello everyone, this is an update about Miyamoto’s live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda. Due to certain production factors, we are shifting the release date from our initial announcement to May 7, 2027. This means a slight delay in the film’s premiere, but we believe it’s crucial to take additional time to ensure the movie reaches its full potential. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work towards bringing you an exceptional experience.
Hey there, fellow gaming enthusiast! I’m excited to share a bit of news about our upcoming live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda. Due to some production hurdles, we’ve decided to push back its release date from the original announcement to May 7, 2027. This means we’ll be hitting the big screen a tad later than initially planned, but fear not! We’re using this extra time to meticulously craft an outstanding film that will truly do justice to the epic tale of Hyrule and its hero, Link. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue our journey towards bringing this beloved story to life on the silver screen!
— 任天堂株式会社 (@Nintendo) June 9, 2025
Since we’ve learned about the film’s release date just a couple of months ago and it’s not due out for another two years, could there be early casting problems or scheduling conflicts causing the vague message? At this point, all we can do is guess.
Initially set for release on March 26, 2027, the announcement of this film was made in November 2023. Later in March 2024, a specific release date was unveiled. In partnership, Nintendo and Sony Pictures Entertainment are funding the production, with the latter taking charge of global distribution.
Miyamoto-san serves as a producer in this venture, much like Avi Arad, who gained fame through his work with the Spider-Man film series and the 2022 production of “Uncharted,” featuring Tom Holland.
In a similar vein to recent triumphs of Nintendo adaptations on the silver screen, such as Detective Pikachu in 2019 and the hugely successful The Super Mario Bros. Movie in 2023, The Legend of Zelda makes its live-action debut.
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2025-06-09 17:46