Nintendo Announces Zelda Movie Release Date via New App

Nintendo has officially announced that the much-anticipated live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda will hit theaters on March 26, 2027. This exciting news was shared through the newly launched Nintendo Today! app, which was introduced during the Nintendo Direct in March 2025. While no further details about the movie were disclosed, the announcement has already created a buzz among fans.

The reveal came as a surprise during the showcase, with video game legend Shigeru Miyamoto sharing the news as a last-minute highlight. The Nintendo Today! app is designed to be a comprehensive resource for Nintendo enthusiasts, offering a daily calendar and a continuous stream of news updates. Miyamoto highlighted that following the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, fans can use the app to stay updated with daily news.

The announcement of the Zelda movie's release date has sparked significant interest, prompting many fans to download the app in anticipation of more major announcements. Notably, the news broke first on the Nintendo Today app, even before it was shared on Nintendo's social media platforms.

The collaboration between Nintendo and Sony Pictures for a live-action The Legend of Zelda movie 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 details about the film remain scarce, Ball has expressed his vision for the movie to be a "live action Miyazaki," drawing inspiration from the renowned filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki and his work with Studio Ghibli. Ball aims to create a "serious" and "grounded" adaptation, opting to minimize the use of motion capture technology.