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First Look: Live-Action Zelda Film Set for 2027

11/17/2025

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Summary

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Nintendo released the first images from the live-action The Legend of Zelda film, showing Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link.
Visuals show a lush setting reminiscent of Breath of the Wild.
Director Wes Ball oversees production, which began in New Zealand.
The film is set for release on May 7, 2027, with plot details undisclosed.
Dichen Lachman is rumored to play Impa.

History

Historical Context

Released in Japan in February 1986, The Legend of Zelda introduced groundbreaking open-world gameplay and became a cornerstone of the action-adventure genre. Selling over 6.5 million copies worldwide, it established a franchise that continues to thrive, influencing countless games. The upcoming live-action film adaptation, set for May 2027, underscores the series' lasting cultural significance and popularity in gaming and cinema.

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Story summary

Nintendo released the first images from the live-action The Legend of Zelda film, showing Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link.
Visuals show a lush setting reminiscent of Breath of the Wild.
Director Wes Ball oversees production, which began in New Zealand.
The film is set for release on May 7, 2027, with plot details undisclosed.
Dichen Lachman is rumored to play Impa.

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