Nintendo Reveals 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 broke via the newly launched Nintendo Today! app, which was introduced during the Nintendo Direct in March 2025. While no additional details about the movie were disclosed, the announcement itself has created a buzz among fans.

The announcement came as a surprise during the showcase, with video game legend Shigeru Miyamoto revealing the news. The Nintendo Today! app is designed to be a comprehensive tool for fans, offering a daily calendar and a constant stream of news directly from Nintendo. Miyamoto highlighted that following the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, users can log into the app to stay updated, with new content promised on a daily basis.

The confirmation of the Zelda movie's release date through the app underscores its role as Nintendo's go-to platform for breaking news, even beating out the company's social media channels. This early scoop is likely to encourage more fans to download the app in anticipation of future announcements.

The live-action The Legend of Zelda movie was first announced in November 2023, a collaboration between Nintendo and Sony Pictures. 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 specifics about the film remain under wraps, 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 for a "serious" and "grounded" adaptation, with minimal use of motion capture technology.