A Sony Pictures announced this Tuesday (14), during the CinemaCon 2026held in Las Vegas, United States, that the filming of the live-action “The Legend of Zelda” have been officially completed.
The film, based on the video game created by Nintendowas filmed in different locations in New Zealand — the country where the films in the trilogy of
Although the studio has not released further information about the production, the plot is expected to hit theaters in May 2027. The production, co-financed by Nintendo, is directed by Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of Zelda, and Avi Arad, and directed by Wes Ball (.
Details of the story have not yet been released, but the script will be by Derek Connolly, from the franchise films “Jurassic World”.
In November last year, at the same time, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth e Bo Bragason were also confirmed for the main roles of Link e Zeldarespectively. In the records, the duo appears with their bow and arrow in open green fields.
After its debut on the big screen, “The Legend of Zelda” will be made available for streaming on the platform. However, there is still no confirmed date for the film to hit the catalogue.
This is Miyamoto. We have begun full-scale filming of the live-action The Legend of Zelda movie with Bo Bragason, who plays Zelda, and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, who plays Link, in the great outdoors. The filming is progressing smoothly, so I would appreciate it if you could watch over it quietly. Theatrical release is scheduled for May 7, 2027. Please wait for a while.
— Nintendo Co., Ltd. (@Nintendo)
*Published by Luiza Zequim, from CNN Brasil, under the supervision of Tamiris Gomes
