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Live-Action Legend of Zelda Film Begins Production

11/7/2025

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Production for the live-action The Legend of Zelda film has begun in Wellington, New Zealand.
The Film and Television Industry Alliance lists the project as In Production on November 4, 2025, up from Pre-Production.
Benjamin Evan Ainsworth will portray Link, and Bo Bragason will play Princess Zelda.
The film follows Link defending Hyrule from Ganon who seeks the Triforce, and it is scheduled for release on May 7, 2027.

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Production for the live-action The Legend of Zelda film has begun in Wellington, New Zealand.
The Film and Television Industry Alliance lists the project as In Production on November 4, 2025, up from Pre-Production.
Benjamin Evan Ainsworth will portray Link, and Bo Bragason will play Princess Zelda.
The film follows Link defending Hyrule from Ganon who seeks the Triforce, and it is scheduled for release on May 7, 2027.