Yes, a Zelda movie is actually happening, after The Super Mario Movie's success and the record sales of Tears of the Kingdom. No need to use the Ocarina of Time to jump ahead and figure things out, as we're diving into the rumors, a newly updated cast list, release date, and much more, with our full guide.
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Here's what we know about the Zelda movie so far.
When is the Zelda movie release date?
Nintendo has announced the Zelda movie release for April 30, 2027. That's a slight delay from the original release date of March 2027, which was announced in June 2025.
Nintendo confirmed on November 8, 2024, that the live-action Zelda movie is coming, and now we know exactly when we get to explore a real-world Hyrule. Details are thin on the ground at the moment, even after further cast announcements, but we know that Shigeru Miyamoto is on the team along with Spider-Man director Avi Arad and Wes Ball.
Zelda movie cast list
Following the Zelda movie's official announcement, Nintendo confirmed on X that Bo Bragason will portray Zelda, and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth will play Link. Both are young, upcoming actors, with Bragason in 2025's King and Conqueror and Ainsworth in Everything's Going to Be Great.
After a period of silence, we got an update in 2026 confirming more of the film's cast. The wider lineup includes Uli Latukefu as Ganondorf, Severance's Dichen Lachman as Impa, and Yvonne Strahovski. The film will also feature the late Sam Neil in his final big-screen role, though we don't yet know what character he's playing.
Is there a Zelda movie trailer?
Unfortunately, we still don't have a trailer for the Zelda movie just yet. However, given there's under a year until the film hits theaters, and filming wrapped in April 2026, we'd expect to see one before long. As soon as the trailer drops, we'll be sure to update this page with the new details and any easter eggs we might spot.
Is a Zelda TV series being made?
Currently, there are no plans to make a The Legend of Zelda TV series. Rumors once hinted towards a The Legend of Zelda TV series for Netflix, but that doesn't exist. As reported by Eurogamer, podcaster and TV presenter Adam Conover is on record stating that Netflix was once producing The Legend of Zelda TV series, but Netflix canceled the project alongside a claymation Star Fox project.
Alright, folks, that's all the information we have on a Zelda movie for now. If you happen to enjoy horror films, check out our FNAF movie, Dead by Daylight movie, and Poppy Playtime movie articles.