In a nutshell

• First Look: Nintendo released the first official photos of the Legend of Zelda live-action movie.
• Release Date: Directed by Wes Ball, the film is set to premiere on May 7, 2027.
• Production Team: Produced by Shigeru Miyamoto and Avi Arad

Nintendo has unveiled the first official photos from the upcoming The Legend of Zelda live-action movie, giving fans their first look at Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link.

The Legend of Zelda Live-Action Movie: First Look at Zelda and Link

The photos, released via the Nintendo Today app, showcase Bo Bragason as Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link. It may be too early to tell, but the images do provide an accurate depiction of both characters, both dressed in familiar clothing from the games.

Directed by Wes Ball, best known for The Maze Runner trilogy and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, the film is scheduled for release on May 7, 2027, after its release date slipped by a couple of months from its initially planned March launch date.

Cast and Production Details

Here are some other details for the upcoming film:

• Benjamin Evan Ainsworth (Link): Known for voicing Pinocchio in Disney’s live-action remake.
• Bo Bragason (Zelda): Recognized for her roles in Three Girls and Renegade Nell.
• Producers: Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto and veteran Hollywood producer Avi Arad, formerly of Marvel Entertainment.
• Location: Filming in New Zealand.

In other Nintendo-related movie news, Nintendo and Illumination dropped the first trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, confirming Brie Larson as Rosalina and Benny Safdie as Bowser Jr.

Are you looking forward to the film?