Zelda Movie Trilogy Confirmed: What You Need to Know!

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Summary

  • The Legend of Zelda might be a film trilogy, with a planned release in 2027.
  • Principal filming starts in New Zealand in November 2025, wrapping up in April 2026.
  • Shigeru Miyamoto and Hollywood producer Avi Arad will produce the Zelda movie.

It has been reported that a movie industry expert stated that “The Legend of Zelda” film is set to kick off a planned trilogy, with three movies scheduled over a six-year span, starting from 2027. Furthermore, production for the “Legend of Zelda” movie is expected to commence in November 2025, right here in New Zealand, where blockbuster films like the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy were previously produced.

On March 28, news about the upcoming “The Legend of Zelda” movie was shared via the Nintendo Today app, which was launched a day after the March 27 Nintendo Direct broadcast. The Nintendo Today announcement confirmed that the global release of “The Legend of Zelda” is scheduled for March 26, 2027, implying fans have to wait two years to catch this live-action film produced by Nintendo and Sony Pictures. Although specifics about the cast and primary storyline of the movie are still under wraps, it’s said that the film will revolve around Link embarking on his destined journey as the Hero of Hyrule while the infamous villain Ganon attempts to seize control over the legendary artifact called the Triforce.

After the announcement of the planned 2027 release of the Zelda movie, it’s been hinted that more than one film might be in development. According to VGC, industry insider Daniel Richtman suggested in a Patreon post that The Legend of Zelda could kick off a possible trilogy. Richtman added that if this were true, the proposed Zelda movie trilogy would follow a six-year plan, with all major acting roles being committed for the entire duration.

The Legend of Zelda May Be A Film Trilogy

  • Movie industry insider Daniel Richtman stated that The Legend of Zelda may be split into a film trilogy.
  • The planned Zelda trilogy would be a six-year project, with all main roles signed on for the entire duration.
  • Principal filming will take place in New Zealand from November 2025 to April 2026.
  • The Legend of Zelda movie will hit theaters on March 27, 2027.

At this point in time, specifics about “The Legend of Zelda” movie are still unclear, but it’s been confirmed that Nintendo executive Shigeru Miyamoto and Hollywood producer Avi Arad will collaborate on its production. Interestingly, Miyamoto was also a producer for the record-breaking adaptation of The Super Mario Bros., making him a key figure in this upcoming project as well. Wes Ball, known for directing “Maze Runner”, has been appointed to take on a similar role for the forthcoming collaboration between Nintendo and Sony Pictures.

Furthermore, principal filming for the movie based on “The Legend of Zelda” is set to start in November 2025 and finish in April 2026. These shoots are planned to occur in New Zealand, a location where blockbusters such as “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy and “The Last Samurai” were produced. Excitingly, “The Legend of Zelda” is slated for release one week after “Sonic the Hedgehog 4” premieres in cinemas, ensuring fans of both series have much to anticipate.

Despite some uncertainty about what the future holds for the Zelda series in 2025, it’s possible that the upcoming movie could span more than one film. We’ll have to wait and see how the development of The Legend of Zelda unfolds over the next two years.

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2025-03-30 00:07