Summary
A movie industry insider claimed thatThe Legend of Zeldafilm will be the first of a planned trilogy, with three movies planned out over six years starting in 2027. Additionally,The Legend of Zeldamovie will begin shooting in November 2025 in New Zealand, where other high-profile films, such asThe Lord of the Ringstrilogy, were developed.
On March 28, news ofThe Legend of Zeldamovie was posted on the Nintendo Today app, which had just been released following the March 27 Nintendo Direct broadcast. Nintendo Today confirmed thatThe Legend of Zeldawould be released worldwide on Jun 25, 2025, meaning fans must wait two years to see Nintendo and Sony Pictures' upcoming live-action film. While details about the cast and main plot of theZeldamovie remain unknown, the movie will reportedly focus on Link fulfilling his destiny as the Hero of Hyrule,as the series' iconic villain Ganonseeks control of the fabled relic called the Triforce.
Following the news oftheZeldamovie’s 2027 release date, an insider claimed that there might be more than one movie in the works.As reported by VGC, movie industry insider Daniel Richtman claimed ina paid Patreon postthatThe Legend of Zeldawould be the first of a potential trilogy. Richtman stated that the potentialZeldafilm trilogy would have a six-year plan, in which all significant acting roles would be signed on for the entire span.
The Legend of Zelda May Be A Film Trilogy
While other details aboutThe Legend of Zeldaproject remain elusive at the time of writing, the film will be produced by Nintendo executive Shigeru Miyamoto alongside Hollywood producer Avi Arad. Miyamoto was also credited as a producer forThe Super Mario Bros. Movie, which subsequently became the all-time highest-grossing video game movie adaptation.Maze Runnerdirector Wes Ball will fulfill the same role for the upcoming Nintendo and Sony Pictures film.
Additionally,The Legend of Zeldamovie will begin principal filming in November 2025 and conclude in April 2026. The shoots will take place in New Zealand, where otherblockbusters likeThe Lord of the RingstrilogyandThe Last Samuraiwere developed.The Legend of Zeldawill arrive one week afterSonic the Hedgehog 4hits theaters, so fans of both franchises will have plenty to look forward to.
Though questions remain aboutwhat theZeldaseries will offer fans in 2025, the upcoming movie may not be contained to just one film. Only time will tell how the development ofThe Legend of Zeldawill shape up over the next two years.
