Nintendo Unveils Zelda Movie Release Date via New App

Nintendo has officially announced that the highly anticipated live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda will hit theaters on March 26, 2027. This exciting news was shared through the newly launched Nintendo Today! app, introduced during the Nintendo Direct in March 2025. The app serves as a comprehensive resource for fans, offering daily updates and a calendar to keep gamers in the loop with the latest from Nintendo.

The announcement was made by the legendary Shigeru Miyamoto during the showcase, marking a significant moment as he introduced this all-in-one application. The Nintendo Today! app is designed to deliver real-time information to players, ensuring they never miss out on the latest news. Following the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, fans can log into the app to access all updates as they unfold, with Miyamoto promising daily news updates.

The confirmation of the The Legend of Zelda movie release date is expected to boost app downloads, as fans eagerly await more groundbreaking announcements. It's noteworthy that the Nintendo Today! app broke the news before it appeared on Nintendo's official social media channels, highlighting its importance as a primary source for company news.

The partnership between Nintendo and Sony Pictures for this live-action film was first announced in November 2023, with Wes Ball, known for directing The Maze Runner and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, at the helm. Ball is joined by producers Avi Arad and Shigeru Miyamoto. While details about the movie remain sparse, Ball has expressed his vision for a "live action Miyazaki" style, drawing inspiration from the revered filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, famous for works like My Neighbor Totoro, Howl's Moving Castle, and Spirited Away. Ball aims for a serious and grounded adaptation, with minimal use of motion capture, emphasizing a realistic feel.