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Live-Action Legend of Zelda Film Begins Production in NZ

11/20/2025

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Production for the live-action The Legend of Zelda film has begun in New Zealand.
Nintendo released first images of Bo Bragason as Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link, with Wes Ball directing and Derek Connolly writing.
Filming is underway to modernize the story of Link rescuing Zelda from Ganon.
The film is set for release on May 7, 2027, following prior unsuccessful adaptation attempts.

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Production for the live-action The Legend of Zelda film has begun in New Zealand.
Nintendo released first images of Bo Bragason as Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link, with Wes Ball directing and Derek Connolly writing.
Filming is underway to modernize the story of Link rescuing Zelda from Ganon.
The film is set for release on May 7, 2027, following prior unsuccessful adaptation attempts.